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Czech musician blending classical training with jazz innovation, acclaimed for her expressive piano compositions and electrifying performances on global stages.
The Czech pianist whose performances have been described as “fiery, expressive, eloquent, and stubborn.” With international recognition as a composer and pianist, Barta has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Her concerts bring a unique blend of classical training and jazz innovation, standing out at prestigious festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazzahead!, and many others.
Kristina Barta began her musical journey as an oboist before transitioning to the piano and becoming a prominent member of the Euroradio Jazz Orchestra. Her talent has been recognized across Europe, winning several prestigious awards, including first place in a jazz composer’s competition in the Czech Republic in 2016 and an award for exceptional piano skills at the Powiew Młodego Jazzu festival in Poland in 2017.
With three albums under her belt, “EMA29”, “Love and Passion,” and “Endless Questions and Answers“ Kristina recently recorded her latest album “Red Landscape,” featuring seven original compositions and two arrangements of Czech and Ukrainian folk song.
Currently, Kristina Barta is working on a new album for jazz sextet featuring David Doružka on guitar, Jure Pukl on saxophone, and a symphony orchestra in collaboration with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. Barta is also director of Prague Impro Room festival that she founded in 2024.