Biography

Mirana Faiz 

Concert Pianist & Composer

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Mirana Faiz is a Cypriot-British award-winning concert pianist, contemporary classical composer, and score arranger, renowned for her expressive and narrative-driven piano music. She began playing the piano at the age of four in Cyprus under the guidance of Rabia Onen, marking the beginning of a lifelong dedication to music.

She holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Leeds Conservatoire (2017). Her debut album DREAMS, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, premiered internationally to strong critical and audience acclaim. Mirana has performed at prestigious venues across the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia, including major concert halls, historic estates, and castles.

Her work bridges classical pianism with cinematic storytelling, blending technical refinement with atmosphere, emotion, and vivid imagery. Her music invites listeners into immersive inner worlds where memory, dreams, and journeys unfold through sound.

Her composition Whispers of the Journey was nominated for the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, and her original instrumental works continue to gain international recognition. In 2026, she was shortlisted for the Grammy Awards – Best Instrumental Composition, marking a significant milestone and recognising the artistic depth and originality of her contemporary classical writing.

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Alongside her work as a composer, Mirana maintains a deep connection to the Romantic piano tradition, with Frédéric Chopin holding a central place in her repertoire. Her interpretations are characterised by a refined balance between poetic freedom and structural integrity. Drawing on her classical training and lyrical sensibility, she approaches Chopin’s music as an intimate form of storytelling allowing melodic lines to breathe while preserving rhythmic elegance and architectural clarity.

Her performances emphasise emotional honesty, tonal nuance, and subtle colour, offering deeply personal yet respectful interpretations of Chopin’s works.