Sophia Subbayya Vastek
pianist, composer



in our softening


Album Out Now
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“demands to be heard...” -The Crack

"Vastek artfully creates a space that is vulnerable, exquisitely performed, and sensitive..." -I Care If You Listen

"Ghostly, delicate, elegant..." -Independent Clauses

"Damaged piano with unexpected past inspires local musician's tender album" -Times Union

"... feels like heaven on earth." -Sun13

“Even if Sophia Subbayya Vastek hadn't had the abundance of heart and decency to reclaim a piano haunted by the spirit of hatred, In Our Softening still would be one of the very best things I've heard all year.” -Night After Night, Steve Smith

“Vastek’s keen exploration of a discarded instrument has yielded hidden beauties and inspired her to create her most compelling music to date.” -Dusted Magazine








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