Tanya Végváry Plescia began studying piano at the age of four under the tutelage of her father. She started formal lessons at age six. As a young pianist Tanya won many awards, honors, scholarships, and prestigious performance opportunities. At the California State University she was awarded a talent based scholarship each semester, the Senior Achievement Award, winner of the annual Concerto Competition, and the Pi Kappa Lambda national honor. She graduated Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities with an emphasis on religious studies, and a second Bachelors of Music degree in Piano Performance.
Tanya’s professional performances include the Royal Albert Hall in London, National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., Hungarian Embassy in D.C. and the Hungarian Consulate in Los Angeles. Her many prizes include Concerto Competition Winner – Prokofiev’s 1st Piano Concerto, Reno Pops Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner – Grieg Piano Concerto, two time First Prize Winner Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition, and American Protege competition winner. Tanya’s original compositions have won prizes, including the AnArt Artistry competition 1st place Prize. Tanya has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, The Philips Collection, and Philharmonie de Paris. Her published works include two full length CD’s and several singles.
Reviews of Ms. Vegvary-Plescia’s performances and compositions have been tremendous. “…Plescia’s original compositions show a wide range of influences and a taste for pushing musical boundaries. Her set of variations (Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano) are everywhere full of color, and she’s not shy about taking risks and being provocative. It came across as music that makes you think and feel, and if that isn’t the point of original music, I don’t know what is.” (Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee) And in another review, “Tanya Vegvary received a standing ovation for her moving performance.” (Steffi Broski, East Sacramento News) Plescia’s original piece titled “Geary Street” was described as “a musical trip through rush hour traffic, but punctuated by moments of clarity and serenity.”(Chris Macias, Sacramento Bee) “Ms. Vegvary brings a passion and fire to the piano literature that would thrill Beethoven. She takes those little notes on the page and breathes life into them, literally teasing out the flesh and blood that has gone into each composition, peeling back the layers of heart and emotion in each work until it is revealed stark and luminescent. She is fearless and devoted to the work, whether it is her own brilliant composition (I heard three at her concert), or works of previous masters.” (Jim Caroompas, Martinez News Gazette)
Tanya Vegvary is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California and has taught piano and composition for many years. Tanya is the founder and owner of the Sacramento Piano Conservatory – School of Music, and is director of the annual Cupcakes and Composers event. The school prides itself on offering the highest level of musical instruction and performance opportunities to students young and old. Tanya’s students have participated and placed highly in competition and recital for both composition and piano performance.
Ms. Vegvary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from California State University, Sacramento. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Music Composition, graduating in 2024.