Liga Skride

Liga Skride is a Professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock (since 2005) and holds a faculty position as Pianist/Repetitor in Orchestral Instruments at the University of the Arts Bremen since 2001. She specializes in piano accompaniment for orchestral instruments, chamber music collaborations, and solo performances. Her career includes international competitions, such as the 'Concertino Praha' (3rd Prize at 10 years old), and extensive pedagogical work.

• Education: Studied at Latvian State Jaz. Vitols Academy (class of Prof. V. Jancis) and completed postgraduate studies at Moscow's Gnessin Institute (class of Prof. I. Bulatova).
• Collaborations: Long-term partnership with Prof. P. Munteanu in Rostock and regular performances with Bremer Philharmoniker musicians in chamber music.

Research interests focus on piano accompaniment techniques in orchestral settings and solo piano repertoire. Her performances highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, including chamber music duos with her three daughters and orchestral works with university ensembles.

Awards: Early recognition in 'Concertino Praha' (1983) and sustained international acclaim as an accompanist in competitions like the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels (2005).

Grants/Events: Involved in multiple studio concerts at the University of the Arts Bremen, including recent performances in 2024-2025. Active in organizing and participating in events such as the 'Sinfonia insieme' series.