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14 November 2019
Performing Pianist
Age: 33
Bio: Known for her "great
sensitivity" and "plenty of
technique" (Alison Deane,
CUNY piano professor, win-
ner of the Leeds Piano Com-
petition, and T.Zoells), pianist
Sarai Buchanan has perfor-
med around the world as a so-
loist and collaborative artist.
She is a graduate of both City
College of New York, and the
Chicago College of Performing
Arts at Roosevelt University.
As a soloist and collaborative
artist, Sarai has appeared at
several international music
festivals including the Inter-
national Music Academies
in Italy and Germany (2011),
and the Orfeo Music Festival
in Italy (2012-13) and Ameri-
can Fine Arts Festival in the
Republic of Georgia. In 2016
she formed Duo Raíz with
Mexican-born guitarist An-
drea Salcedo, and held their
debut recital at Pianoforte Sa-
lon in Chicago. Sarai performs
in various New York City ve-
nues, including Merkin Hall
and Shephard Recital Hall at
the City College of New York.
She is currently on the piano
faculties at the Brooklyn Con-
servatory of Music and Music
Conservatory of Westchester.
Sarai Buchanan-Arellano
A story
with
88 keys
WORDS OF WISDOM:
"B
e able to learn from others
through observation and
taking their advice, but don't
compare yourself to others.
Embrace what makes you unique."
