Nikolai Kuznetsov
Николай Николаевич Кузнецов

Nikolai Kuznetsov at the 23rd Ricard Vines International Piano Competition, 2018

Born (1994-12-26) 26 December 1994
Moscow, Russia
Alma materTchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
OccupationClassical pianist
Years active2004 – present
Awards1st Prize at the 23rd International Piano Competition "Ricard Viñes", 2018
Grand Prix at the “Monte-Carlo Piano Masters” in Monaco, 2021
Websitenikolaikuznetsov.com

Nikolai Nikolaevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Кузнецов; also Nikolay Nikolaevich Kuznetsov born 26 December 1994 in Moscow) is a Russian pianist, 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]

Biography

Nikolai Kuznetsov was born in Moscow December 26, 1994 in a large family of musicians. When Nikolai was nine, he entered the Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music for gifted children (class T.Shklovskaya) and then attended the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory (class of prof. Sergei Dorensky), which he graduated with honors in 2021 under professors Nikolai Lugansky and Andrey Pisarev.

During his studies, Nikolai Kuznetsov became a scholarship holder and participant in concert programs of the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation, Yuri Rozum charitable foundation, the Cultural Development Fund “Return”, the Moscow Public Cultural Foundation, 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 the International center Roerichs. The pianist was awarded the “Future of Russia”, also he won a Grant from the PricewaterhouseCoopers.[5]

From a young age, Nikolai was among the winners of such competitions as Panama International Piano Competition in Panama City, Golden Ring of Chopin in Slovenia, Rachmaninov Piano Competition in Frankfurt am Main, “Astana Piano Passion” in Kazakhstan, “Euregio Piano Award” [6] in Germany, Balakirev Piano Competition in Krasnodar, Canada International Artists Piano Competition, International Music Competition “e Muse” in Greece, Viseu International Piano 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, the pianist 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, also included 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 in Monaco. The jury of the competition was headed by pianist Barry Douglas. The award ceremony took place at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, where the pianist was awarded the Prize of Prince Rainier III, from the hands of His Highness Albert II, Prince of Monaco.[11] He has collaborated with such 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 Symphony Orchestra 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 of Franz Liszt and musical festival dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven[24] in Moscow (Great Hall of Conservatory), also he has repeatedly participated in the musical 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Piano Masters – Monte-Carlo Music Masters". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. ↑ Mouedine, Béatrice (25 June 2021). "Nikolai Kuznetsov, jeune pianiste russe de 27 ans, remporte les Monte-Carlo Piano Masters 2021 !". Radio Classique. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "Николай Кузнецов". helenaroerich.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Поддержка молодых дарований в области науки и искусства". helenaroerich.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "PwC Supported Vladimir Spivakov's International Charity Foundation". oreanda-news.com. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Победа стипендиата Фонда на международном конкурсе молодых пианистов "Euregio Piano Award"". helenaroerich.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "Viseu International Piano Competition, Viseu International Spring Music Festival". musicadaprimavera.pt. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "Guanyadors edicions anteriors". Concurs Internacional de Piano Ricard Viñes. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  9. ↑ "Portada". segre.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  10. ↑ "Пианист Николай Кузнецов победил на фортепианном конкурсе в Израиле". «Властная вертикаль ФЕДЕРАЦИИ». Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  11. ↑ "Nikolay Kuznetsov wins the Monte Carlo Piano Masters 2021 – Monte-Carlo Music Masters". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  12. ↑ "Rachmaninoff & Simfònica del Vallès: Palau de la Música Catalana". classictic.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  13. ↑ "Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  14. ↑ "Николай Кузнецов выступит в Большом зале Московской консерватории имени П.И. Чайковского". icr.su. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  15. ↑ "The Royal Opera House Muscat is delighted to announce a jam-packed programme for November". www.timesofoman.com.
  16. ↑ "Nikolai Kuznetsov". sallegaveau.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  17. ↑ "Pianist Nikolai Kuznetsov will perform at the Samara Philharmonic". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  18. ↑ "La Serie Internacional de Grandes Pianistas 2017 del Teatro Colsubsidio". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  19. ↑ "Кто будет играть Шопена и Рахманинова в Эрмитаже: гид по фестивалю молодых звезд "Пианиссимо"". Собака.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  20. ↑ "What's on Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 September". Majorca Daily Bulletin. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  21. ↑ Sanmiguel, Emilio (23 August 2017). "Tres conciertos, tres pianistas, tres monumentos musicales en Bucaramanga". vanguardia.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  22. ↑ "International Festiv..." philharmonia.spb.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  23. ↑ "Nikolai Kuznetsov at the festival "Primorsky Key" with the orchestra of the Primorsky Opera Theater". ria.ru (in Russian). 13 October 2013.
  24. ↑ ""Es muss sein!" К 250-летию со дня рождения Людвига ван Бетховена" [To the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven]. mosconsv.ru (in German and Russian). Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  25. ↑ "XIV tournee "Giovani talenti russi Italia 2021" 2021-11-03". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
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