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Nadia Shpachenko is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and professor of music at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Born in Moscow, Russia, in 1977, Shpachenko began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Shpachenko's early musical education was rigorous and comprehensive. She studied at the Moscow Conservatory, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance. She then went on to earn a Master's degree in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California, where she studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Daniel Pollack. Shpachenko's career as a performer began in earnest in the early 2000s. She quickly gained a reputation as a virtuosic pianist with a deep understanding of the classical repertoire. Her performances were marked by their technical precision, emotional depth, and interpretive insight. Over the years, Shpachenko has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals. She has appeared as a soloist with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, the Russian National Orchestra, the Pasadena Symphony, and the Redlands Symphony, among others. She has also performed at the Ravinia Festival, the Oregon Bach Festival, and the Newport Music Festival. In addition to her work as a performer, Shpachenko is also an accomplished composer. Her compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her music is characterized by its innovative use of sound and its exploration of the boundaries between different musical genres. Shpachenko's work as a composer has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2014, she was awarded the Aaron Copland Fund for Music Recording Grant, which allowed her to record her album "Woman at the New Piano: American Music of 2013." The album, which features works by contemporary American composers, was released to critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015. In addition to her work as a performer and composer, Shpachenko is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, since 2006, where she is currently a Professor of Music. She is known for her innovative teaching methods, which emphasize the importance of creativity and experimentation in music education. Throughout her career, Shpachenko has remained committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music. Her performances and compositions are marked by their willingness to explore new sounds and new ideas, and her work has helped to redefine what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century.

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