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Conductor Performer

Birth

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August 28, 1988 in Dzerzhinsk, Russia

 

Maxim Emelyanychev is a Russian-born classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a conductor, harpsichordist, and pianist. Born on May 28, 1988, in Moscow, Emelyanychev grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Alexei Emelyanychev, is a renowned conductor, while his mother, Olga Martynova, is a pianist. From a young age, Emelyanychev showed a keen interest in music and began studying the piano and harpsichord at the age of six. Emelyanychev's musical education began at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where he studied piano and harpsichord. He later continued his studies at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied conducting under the tutelage of Peter Stark and Colin Metters. During his time at the Royal College of Music, Emelyanychev won several awards, including the prestigious Tagore Gold Medal for outstanding contribution to the college. Emelyanychev's career as a conductor began in 2013 when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's youth orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor, and in 2017, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Since then, he has conducted the orchestra in numerous performances, including at the Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms. Emelyanychev's repertoire as a conductor is wide-ranging, and he has conducted works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky. He is particularly known for his interpretations of Baroque music, and he has conducted several performances of Handel's Messiah and Bach's St. Matthew Passion. In addition to his work as a conductor, Emelyanychev is also an accomplished harpsichordist and pianist. He has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of the Il Pomo d'Oro ensemble, with whom he has recorded several albums. Emelyanychev's performances have been widely praised by critics, who have described him as a "rising star" and a "musical force to be reckoned with." In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award for his recording of Handel's Agrippina with the Il Pomo d'Oro ensemble. Despite his young age, Emelyanychev has already established himself as one of the most exciting and talented classical music artists of his generation. His passion for music and his dedication to his craft have earned him a loyal following of fans and admirers, and he is sure to continue making waves in the classical music world for many years to come.

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