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Russia

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June 11, 1963 in Barnaul, Siberia

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Keyboard

 

Konstantin Scherbakov is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Barnaul, Russia in 1963, Scherbakov showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of six. He quickly demonstrated a prodigious talent, winning his first competition at the age of eight and going on to win numerous awards throughout his youth. Scherbakov's musical education continued at the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied with some of the most esteemed piano teachers in Russia. He graduated with honors in 1986 and went on to win the prestigious Busoni Competition in Italy the following year, launching his international career. Since then, Scherbakov has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors of our time, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Neeme Järvi, and Yuri Temirkanov. Scherbakov's repertoire is vast and varied, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose works he has recorded extensively. His recordings of Rachmaninoff's complete piano works have been hailed as definitive, and he has received numerous awards for his recordings, including the Diapason d'Or and the Choc de la Musique. In addition to his performances and recordings, Scherbakov is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Moscow Conservatory, the Royal College of Music in London, and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Zurich, among other institutions. He is known for his rigorous and demanding approach to teaching, and many of his students have gone on to successful careers as professional pianists. Throughout his career, Scherbakov has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2001, he was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for his achievements in the arts. He has also been awarded the Prix Géza Anda, the International Classical Music Award, and the Gramophone Award, among others. Despite his many accolades, Scherbakov remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record regularly, and his passion for music is evident in every note he plays. His artistry and musicianship have earned him a place among the greatest pianists of our time, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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