Anika Ariana Hernández Vera

Anika Ariana Hernández Vera, born on August 29. 2003, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, is a dedicated and accomplished pianist. Currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at the Anton Bruckner University in Linz, Austria, under the guidance of Professor Saskia Giorgini. Anika has built a strong foundation in music through years of rigorous training and performances across multiple countries.

Her early musical education began at the age of three in her hometown, where she studied piano under the renowned pianist and soprano Akie Ito Breton. From a young age, she performed regularly in various venues in Mexico, including concerts at Sala Manuel M. Ponce, Jardín Borda, and Monasterio de Ahuatepec, showcasing her developing talent. At 15, she continued her studies in Munich, Germany, under Professor Aleksandra Romanic and other respected pianists such as Keiko Munekata and Sarah Steiner. Later, she pursued further training in Hamburg under Professor Delphine Lizé, Professor Manfred Fock, and pianist Wera Wassiljeva.

Anika Ariana has actively participated in numerous competitions and masterclasses with esteemed professors, including Professor Pietro de Maria (Mozarteum Salzburg), Professor Alfonso Gómez (Hochschule für Musik Freiburg), and Professor Ute Pruggmayer-Phillip (Hochschule für Musik Dresden), among others. Her dedication has earned her several prestigious scholarships, including the Heinrich Fries Stiftung Junge Talente scholarship. In 2024, she was awarded a scholarship by the Rotary Club Wels, Austria, for the 2024/2025 period.

Specializing in contemporary music, chamber music and jazz, Anika Ariana performs regularly in ensembles and works closely with composers. She occasionally plays other instruments, such as toy piano, and has pursued lessons in singing, guitar, violin and jazz improvisation.

In 2024, she participated in the TOSPANN Masterclasses in Norway with pianist Benedicte Palko. In 2025, she was selected for the Impuls 9th Festival and Academy for Contemporary Music in Graz, Austria, where she studied under Professor Nicolas Hodges. She has worked with Matthew Shlomowitz, Stefan Wirth, Talvi Hunt, Asia Ahmetjanova and several composers.

As of March 2025, Anika Ariana has joined an Artistic Enhancement Program in The Hague, The Netherlands, studying under Professor Borys Fedorov, pianist Anna Fedorova, and pianist Antonii Baryshevsky, alongside her current studies in Austria.

Looking ahead, she is set to participate in the 10th edition of Porto Pianofest (Portugal), Time of Music Festival in Viitasaari (Finland) and a solo concert series in Mexico during the summer.

Her musical journey continues to be marked by passion, discipline, and a commitment to growth as she explores new horizons in her career as a pianist.