Romances for piano are a fascinating form, and one that brilliantly showcases the expressive power of this instrument and the full-scale emotional intensity of Romantic music.

Award-winning pianist Natalia Pegarkova-Barenboim is celebrated for her remarkable solo performances and her passion for chamber music. She is based in Berlin and often collaborates with renowned musicians such as Michael Barenboim and Daniel Hope. Throughout her career, Natalia has performed with numerous chamber ensembles, including the Junge Münchner Philharmonie, Junge Deutsche Philharmonie led by George Benjamin, Kristjan Järvi and Erik Nielsen, and the Berlin Chamber Orchestra. She has participated in international music festivals in France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain, Greece and Norway. In 2019, Natalia co-founded the Primevère duo with soprano Sofia Livotov, focusing on lesser-known repertoire including music by female composers, artist couples, and forgotten or overlooked composers.