Native of Russia Maggie began her musical studies at the age of 3. At age of 6 she was admitted into Russia’s prestigious Gnessin’s State Musical College. Currently a sophomore at Peabody and only eighteen years of age Maggie has numerous musical awards to her credit including 3rd Prize in Louisiana international Piano Competition (2007), 1st Prizes in the International Piano Competitions in Greece, International Rubinstein Competition in Paris, Nittany Valley Symphony, and Williamsport Symphony Competitions. Equally proficient with piano and flute Maggie has performed numerous piano concerts with Altoona, Williamsport and Nittany Valley Symphonies.