Maria Karakusheva

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I was 9 at my first international piano competition in Paris. My mum barely spoke French and realised I had won first prize only when the jury applauded - a moment of pure joy and disbelief. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Wild Iris” The Wild Iris is a piece where I turned back to myself after almost being lost. It’s full of strength and pure love - toward others and myself -a deeply personal and healing journey. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? One of the most memorable moments in my career was the self-produced premiere of my album Hearteclipse. I created a full neo-classical audio-visual show -a dream realised and a truly unforgettable experience. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Of course! I dream of creating many more memorable concept albums and sharing them with the world through tours - bringing my music and stories to audiences everywhere.