Zarin Mehta is a classical pianist recognized for his refined, architectural style of playing alongside his depth of emotional nuance. He has appeared on national and international stages as both soloist and chamber musician, offering interpretations of both standard repertoire and his own original compositions and transcriptions.
Notable performances include opening the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Tchaikovsky Spectacular Concert at the Ravinia Festival with a solo recital in 2023, and giving the North American premiere of Amalgam by Augusta Read Thomas in a live broadcast on WFMT Chicago Classical Radio. He has also performed concerti under the direction of conductors Vladimir Kulenovic, Connor Gray Covington, Mina Zikri, and Francesco D’Ovidio. His festival appearances include the Todi International Music Masters Festival in Italy, the Vancouver Piano Festival, and the Chicago International Music Festival.
His artistry has been recognized with top prizes at the MTNA National Senior Piano Division, the Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition, the DePaul University Concerto Competition, and the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition. He has also earned prizes at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, the Chicago International Music Competition and Festival (Professional Category), and the International Young Artist Concerto Competition.
Zarin previously studied piano in the New Music School’s Pre-Conservatory Program and composition at the Music Institute of Chicago. His principal teachers have included Winston Choi, Jeffrey Panko, Mary Sauer, and Matthew Hagle. He has also participated in master classes and private study with distinguished artists such as Boris Berman, Michelle Cann, Alan Chow, Alvin Chow, Meng-Chieh Liu, Julian Martin, Robert McDonald, Steven Osborn, Roberto Plano, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Orli Shaham, and Boris Slutsky.
He is currently studying piano under Minsoo Sohn at the New England Conservatory of Music while completing his undergraduate studies at Harvard University.