Cristina Ortiz lives in the UK. However, the British phlegm has not altered her passion, spontaneity and attitude, so typical of her Brazilian origins, which influence her musical interpretation.
An international artist, Cristina has performed in some of the world's greatest venues and has made numerous recordings. Whether Cristina is performing or recording, her Brazilian influences are reflected in the programming. For example, she has recorded a repertoire that includes the five piano concertos of Villa Lobos (Decca), with the 1996 American premiere of Guarnieri's "Choro" at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies.
His musical passion commands him to tackle a wide repertoire of works, as a soloist in recitals or concertos, and as a pianist in chamber music with artists such as Antonio Meneses, Truls Mork, Kurt Nikkanen or Uto Ughi.
It is this passion that Cristina wishes to communicate. Cristina therefore organises Master Classes, which are a real source of inspiration for the students.
Cristina Ortiz has recently been concentrating on concerts, where she can conduct while playing. She has done this with the Prague Chamber Orchestra at the Musikverein in Vienna and in a recording with the Consort of London (Collins Classics). At the same time, she continues to work with leading conductors, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Neeme Järvi, Mariss Jansons, David Zinman, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Czech Philharmonic and the Philharmonia.