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September 24, 1962 in St. Petersburg, Russia

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Sergey Schepkin is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Moscow in 1969, Schepkin began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. His parents, both professional musicians, recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Schepkin's early training was rigorous and demanding, as he studied with some of the most respected teachers in Russia. He attended the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied with Lev Naumov, a renowned pianist and pedagogue. Naumov was a strict taskmaster who demanded perfection from his students, and Schepkin rose to the challenge, developing a technique and musicality that would serve him well throughout his career. After completing his studies at the Moscow Conservatory, Schepkin moved to the United States to continue his education. He attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied with Russell Sherman, a pianist known for his unconventional approach to teaching. Sherman encouraged Schepkin to explore new ways of interpreting music and to develop his own unique voice as a performer. Schepkin's career took off in the early 1990s, when he won several prestigious competitions, including the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Leeds International Piano Competition. These victories brought him international recognition and led to performances with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Schepkin's performances are known for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He has a particular affinity for the music of J.S. Bach, and has recorded several albums of Bach's keyboard works. His interpretations of Bach's music are characterized by their clarity, precision, and profound spirituality. In addition to his work as a performer, Schepkin is also a respected teacher and lecturer. He has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the New England Conservatory of Music and the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is known for his insightful and engaging lectures on music history and theory, and has written several articles and essays on the subject. Schepkin's career has been marked by numerous accolades and awards. In addition to his competition victories, he has received critical acclaim for his recordings, including a Grammy nomination for his album of Bach's Goldberg Variations. He has also been awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music. Despite his many achievements, Schepkin remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform regularly, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician, and is always seeking new ways to deepen his understanding of music and share his passion with others. His contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the most talented and insightful pianists of his generation.

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