Mariam Chincharauli – (forte)piano Mariam Chincharauli Pianist | Fortepianist | Historical Keyboard Specialist Mariam Chincharauli is a Georgian pianist and fortepianist based in the Netherlands. She is celebrated for her poetic touch, expressive phrasing, and passionate artistry. Equally at home on modern and historical instruments, she brings a deep sensitivity and stylistic authenticity to a broad repertoire—from Baroque to Romantic and contemporary music. Her performances are widely praised for their charm, intensity, and musical depth. Born and raised in Georgia, Mariam began her musical journey at an early age. She completed her master’s degree in modern piano at the V. Sarajishvili State Conservatoire in Tbilisi, followed by postgraduate PhD studies with a specialization in chamber music. During this period, she distinguished herself through successful piano competition appearances and collaborations with the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Georgian Sinfonietta. She has performed in solo recitals and chamber music festivals and has participated in masterclasses with renowned pianist Vladimir Feltsman. Before relocating to Amsterdam, Mariam held positions as a docent and correpetitor at the V. Sarajishvili State Conservatoire. She also gained extensive experience as a correpetitor for the Georgian State Choir. Her artistic focus gradually shifted toward historically informed performance, and she began specializing in period instruments, including harpsichord, clavichord, fortepiano, and early pianos. In 2023, Mariam began a second master’s degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Early Music Department, studying fortepiano with Olga Pashchenko, basso continuo with Kris Verhelst, and harpsichord with Menno van Delft. Since then, she has performed widely in the Netherlands and Europe on both historic and modern pianos, presenting diverse and thoughtfully curated programs. Mariam Graduated with highest honors from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in June 2025. Highlights of recent seasons include: A Romantic Music Evening recital in Italy (2024) on an original 1849 Pleyel piano. Participation in fortepiano workshops and courses with Clive Brown, Costantino Mastroprimiano, and Luca Montebugnoli. Masterclasses and concert performances in Paris on an 1806 Érard piano (2024). A collaboration with the Holland Festival on Georg Friedrich Haas’s large-scale work 11.000 Saiten (June 2024). A Beethoven sonata recording project with Johannes Leertouwer on a Viennese Walter fortepiano (July 2024). Awarded the Talent Award from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (July 2024). A radio performance on Concertzender featuring her project Tribute to Schumann (September 2024). A performance at the Historically Informed Performance Academy in Cremona (October 2024). Mozart piano concerto “Lodron”, K242 with the Sweelinck Baroque Orchestra (November 2024). A concert titled Lyrical Melodies at the Winteravonden aan de Amstel festival (December 2024). Themed concerts in 2025, including German Musical Poetry in Zaandam on a Viennese 1826 fortepiano, and The Aesthetics of French Romantic Music at Château de Malmaison, France, on an 1806 Érard. Recognition as a laureate of La Nouvelle Athènes – Centre des Pianos Romantiques. Participation in the Schubert and His Piano Compositions project (March 2025). A performance at the Feminale 2025 festival in Hamburg (April 2025). Graduated with highest honors from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (June 2025). Participation in the Chamber Music Festival Academy “ Klavieratelier Mignon 1904” in Basel (June 2025). Mariam Chincharauli continues to captivate audiences across Europe with her historically informed performances and her uniquely lyrical, fiery musical voice. She is a passionate advocate for the artistic power and expressive possibilities of early keyboard instruments.