Irina Lupines (piano, accompanist) A native of Belarus, Irina Lupines has built through the years a diversified career as collaborative artist, vocal and instrumental coach,and teacher. She received degrees from the Belarus National Conservatory in Minsk and the Lviv National Conservatory of Ukraine.

A dedicated and experienced teacher, Irina has been working with a great diversity of students since 1995. She also has an active performing schedule as chamber musician and recitalist. She is a frequent performer in the Eastman Summer Concert Series, Eastman at Washington Square, Eastman in Geneva, Valley Manor at the Pops, and Encore Concert Series. She was an accompanist for master classes with such distinguished musicians as Yo-Yo Ma, Carol Wincenc, and Michel Debost. As a collaborative pianist, Irina Lupines has performed in the United States with Michelle Debost, Gary Schocker and many professionals throughout Rochester area.