Sonya Belousova

Sonya Belousova (born February 4, 1990) is a Russian-born composer, pianist and recording artist who resides and works in Los Angeles, California. Belousova is a winner of international composition and piano competitions. Recognized as a child prodigy, at the age of 13 years Belousova was awarded with the Russian Ministry of Culture Award for her outstanding achievements in music composition.She has gained a wide public recognition for her award-winning project Player Piano created in collaboration with director and screenwriter Tom Grey (first introduced as Cosplay Piano from the executive producer Stan Lee of Marvel Comics). To date Player Piano has totaled over 18 million views and received an array of awards and honors with Belousova performing her original solo piano arrangements at her 2013 San Diego Comic Con panel with Stan Lee.Belousova has produced the score for thriller-drama television series The Mist, produced by The Weinstein Company, airs on Spike TV. The series is based on the horror novella of the same name by Stephen King. Belousova has scored films that premiered at South by Southwest, Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes International Film Festival, Melbourne International Animation Festival, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, etc. She is also known for her work with the Festival Ballet Providence having been commissioned by the company to write three original ballets in collaboration with choreographer Viktor Plotnikov.Belousova has performed in the largest venues of both her native Russia and the United States, including the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Grand Hall of Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, Chamber Hall of Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, Saint Petersburg State Capella Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles Convention Center and San Diego Convention Center.She is also known for her collaboration with 27 time Grammy 2 time Academy Award nominated producer and arranger Jorge Calandrelli, who is currently producing her solo piano album.