Brazilian-born Cristina shot to
international fame as the winner
of the Van Cliburn competition (as
did Radu Lupu before her). She
then completed her studies with
the legendary Rudolf Serkin before
becoming resident in the UK.
A remarkable technique and an
acute sense of musical adventure,
evident in her wide ranging
repertoire, make Cristina Ortiz a
popular choice for promoters and
audiences around the world. Recent
highlights include performances
with the Philadelphia and Cleveland
Orchestras, Czech Philharmonic,
and the NHK Symphony Japan.
Cristina maintains a commitment
not only to solo recitals and
concertos but also to chamber music,
with partners such as Antonio
Meneses, Truls Mork, Kurt Nikkanen
and Uto Ughi.
She has an enviable gift for
communicating her passion for
music-making through masterclasses
and workshops - proving a source
of real inspiration for students
throughout the musical world.