Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein

Russian-born pianist Began piano lessons at age of five in Russia; first recital within a year featured works by Mozart and Beethoven. Accomplished student at Leningrad's Special Music School for Gifted Children and later at the prestigious Leningrad Conservatory. Following her studies she was invited to join the faculty, a position she held until her departure to the United States in 1974 at the height of a concert career. In the U.S. she joined the faculty of Oberlin College and continues her concert career with orchestras and chamber ensembles.