Hédi Salánki

Born: Szerencs, Hungary The Hungarian born American harpsichordist, Hédi Salánki, earned degrees and diplomas in piano performance and as a music teacher from the Liszt Academy and Bartók Conservatory in Hungary. For years she was the musical program director and editor with the Hungarian Radio and Television. In 1983 Hédi Salánki came to the USA to continue her education as a performing artist. She earned a Masters Degree in Harpsichord Performance from Rutgers University and a Doctorate from Juilliard School, New York. She has been performing widely in Europe and the USA. As a chamber musician and continuo player, as well as recitalist, she has performed with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, I Solisti New York, the New York Chamber Orchestra, the Syracuse Symphony, the Pensacola Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony, and numerous chamber ensembles. After many years of studying, she married conductor Peter Rubardt, with whom she studied at Juilliard. In 2015, she was named a Yamaha Artist for maintaining the highest standards in piano performance and education. Present days she's a Distinguished University Professor in the Music Department of the University of West Florida. She lives in Pensacola, Florida with she's husband and their two children.