Ms. Elena Baksht came to public attention at the age of 11

performing at the Central Hall of the Arts of Moscow with the

Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then, her career as a soloist

and chamber musician has taken her to concert halls around the

world. Career highlights include appearances with Barcelona

Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie

Hall and Weill Recital Hall, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts,

Miami Symphony at the Lincoln Theater, New Philharmonic of New

Jersey, and WQXR Young Artists Series... In addition to her

performing career, Elena has always been a passionate educator,

devoted to sharing her gifts with the next generation.



In 2006, Ms. Baksht joined the Piano faculty at Michigan State University College of Music,

leading an international studio ranging from undergraduate to doctoral students. While at MSU,

Ms. Baksht became a founding member of The International Science, Art and Business Exchange

Program, bringing high achieving professionals together to share ideas and talent. As part of this

initiative, she became adjunct professor at the Michigan State School of Engineering, presenting

an Interactive Arts course for non-music students. Following her years at Michigan State, Elena

returned to New York, launching the Southampton Arts Festival with the goal of combining

world-class performances with extensive education, creating an environment of high goals and

inspiration. Over the years the festival featured renowned musicians from New York

Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Peabody Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music.

Participants included students from all over the world, including students from Yale University,

New England Conservatory, and NYU, among others.

A Moscow native, Elena studied at the Central School for Gifted Children, and the Moscow

Conservatory. After coming to the United States, Ms. Baksht was awarded a scholarship at the

Manhattan School of Music, receiving the Helene and Jerome Dreskin Foundation’s Career

Grant. She went on to her master’s degree at The Juilliard School of Music.

Ms. Baksht currently resides in NYC, founder of Music at Lincoln Center,” a private music

studio where she works with students of all levels. She is also a member of the Piano Faculty of

Music Institute of Long Island.