| Nikolai Kuznetsov | |
| Native Name: | Николай Николаевич Кузнецов |
| Native Name Lang: | Ru |
| Birth Date: | 26 December 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Moscow, Russia |
| Alma Mater: | Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory |
| Occupation: | Classical pianist |
| Years Active: | 2004 – present |
| Awards: | 1st Prize at the 23rd International Piano Competition "Ricard Viñes",2018 Grand Prix at the “Monte-Carlo Piano Masters” in Monaco, 2021 |
Nikolai Nikolaevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Кузнецов; alsoNikolay Nikolaevich Kuznetsov born 26 December 1994 in Moscow) is a Russianpianist, the winner of the Grand Prix at the “Monte-Carlo Piano Masters 2021”, which is held under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco.[1] [2]
Nikolai Kuznetsov was born in Moscow December 26, 1994 in a large family of musicians.When Nikolai was nine, he entered the Gnessin MoscowSpecial School of Music for gifted children (class T.Shklovskaya) and then attended theTchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory (class of prof. Sergei Dorensky), which he graduated with honors in 2021 under professorsNikolai Lugansky and Andrey Pisarev.
During his studies, Nikolai Kuznetsov became a scholarship holder and participant in concertprograms of the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation, Yuri Rozumcharitable foundation, the Cultural Development Fund “Return”, the Moscow Public CulturalFoundation, as well as a scholarship holder of the Helena Roerich Charitable Foundation[3] under the program “Support for young talents in the field of science and art” [4] and an active participant in cultural programs of theInternational center Roerichs. The pianist was awarded the “Future of Russia”, also he wona Grant from the PricewaterhouseCoopers.[5]
From a young age, Nikolai was among the winners of such competitions asPanama International Piano Competition in Panama City, Golden Ring of Chopin inSlovenia, Rachmaninov Piano Competition in Frankfurt am Main, “AstanaPiano Passion” in Kazakhstan, “Euregio Piano Award” [6] inGermany,Balakirev Piano Competition in Krasnodar, Canada International Artists PianoCompetition, International Music Competition “e Muse” in Greece, Viseu InternationalPiano Competition [7] in Portugal,“Yamaha Music Award” in Moscow.
In June 2018 Nikolai Kuznetsov became the winner of the XXIII Ricardo Vines International Piano Competition[8] [9] in Spain, thepianist received the first prize and all the special prizes of the competition.In September 2019, he was awarded the first prize at the International Piano Competition“Wandering Music Stars” [10] in Tel Aviv. The jury of the competition was headed by Israeli pianist Arie Vardi, alsoincluded other famous musical figures, professors of the world’s leading conservatories:Dmitri Alexeev, Farhad Badalbeyli, Emanuel Krasovsky, Tomer Lev and others.In June 2021, Nikolai received the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition inMonaco. The jury of the competition was headed by pianist BarryDouglas. The award ceremony took place at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, where thepianist was awarded the Prize of Prince Rainier III, from thehands of His Highness Albert II, Prince of Monaco.[11] He has collaborated withsuch orchestras as Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra,[12] State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation,[13] Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, State Symphony Capella of Russia,[14] Oman Symphony Orchestra,[15] l'Orchestre Symphonique du CRR de Paris,[16] Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Kharkiv Philharmonic, Ural Philharmonic Orchestra, State Hermitage Orchestra, State Academic Chamber Orchestra of Russia,Symphony Orchestra of the Primorsky Opera and Ballet Theater, Academic SymphonyOrchestra of the Samara State Philharmonic.[17] Nikolai has also performed at international music festivals including“Outstanding Pianists of the XXI century” [18] in Bogota(Colombia),International Music Festival in Kyoto (Japan),International Beethoven Music Festival (Germany),International Piano Festival “Pianissimo” [19] in the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, (Russia),International Music Festival in Deia[20] (Spain,Majorca),International Piano Festival in Bucaramanga[21] (Colombia),“Music — our Common Home” in Kharkiv (Ukraine),“European Concerts in St. Petersburg” [22] (Russia),“Primorsky Key” [23] in Vladivostok (Russia).He took part at the jubilee music marathon dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth ofFranz Liszt and musical festival dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven[24] in Moscow (GreatHall of Conservatory), also he has repeatedly participated in themusical project “Giovani Talenti Russi” [25] in Italy.He has toured with recitals in cities of Russia, Spain, Italy, Estonia, Ukraine, Germany, France, Monaco, Slovenia, Japan, Oman and South American countries.