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Alexandra Vlasenkova is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Moscow, Russia in 1987, Vlasenkova showed an early aptitude for music and began studying piano at the age of five. Her parents, both professional musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Vlasenkova's early training was rigorous and demanding, but she thrived under the guidance of her teachers. She quickly developed a reputation as a prodigious talent, winning numerous competitions and awards throughout her childhood and teenage years. By the time she was a teenager, Vlasenkova had already performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Russia, including the Bolshoi Theatre and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. In 2005, Vlasenkova moved to the United States to continue her studies at the Juilliard School in New York City. There, she worked with some of the most renowned pianists and teachers in the world, including Yoheved Kaplinsky and Emanuel Ax. Her time at Juilliard was transformative, and she emerged as a mature and thoughtful artist with a deep understanding of the music she played. Vlasenkova's career took off in the years following her graduation from Juilliard. She began performing regularly in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall. Her performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth, and she quickly became known as one of the most exciting young pianists of her generation. One of Vlasenkova's most notable performances came in 2010, when she played Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Alan Gilbert. The performance was widely acclaimed, with critics praising Vlasenkova's "dazzling technique" and "sensitive interpretation." The concert was broadcast on PBS and later released on DVD, cementing Vlasenkova's reputation as a rising star in the classical music world. In addition to her solo performances, Vlasenkova has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has played with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, among others. Her collaborations with conductors such as Valery Gergiev and Simon Rattle have been particularly noteworthy, with critics praising the "seamless communication" between Vlasenkova and the orchestra. Vlasenkova's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by some of the greatest composers in the classical canon. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Beethoven, but she has also played works by contemporary composers such as John Adams and Thomas Adès. Her recordings, which include solo piano works as well as concertos with orchestra, have been released on major labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical. Throughout her career, Vlasenkova has received numerous awards and honors for her performances and recordings. In 2012, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for the future. She has also been a recipient of the Gilmore Young Artist Award and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, among others. Despite her many accomplishments, Vlasenkova remains humble and dedicated to her craft.

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