Birth

:

in Moscow, Russia

Period

:

Romantic

 

 

Modern

 

Natasha Kislenko is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Moscow, Russia, in 1971, Kislenko 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. Kislenko's early training was rigorous and demanding, but she thrived under the guidance of her teachers. She quickly developed a reputation as a prodigy, winning numerous competitions and earning accolades for her technical skill and musical sensitivity. By the time she was a teenager, she had already performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Russia and Europe. In 1989, Kislenko was awarded a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. This was a turning point in her career, as she was exposed to a new world of musical possibilities and began to develop her own unique voice as a performer. She studied with some of the most renowned pianists of the time, including Emanuel Ax and Yoheved Kaplinsky, and honed her skills in a variety of styles and genres. Kislenko's breakthrough performance came in 1992, when she won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This was a major achievement for the young pianist, as the competition is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world. Her performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 was particularly acclaimed, and established her as a rising star in the classical music world. Following her victory at the Van Cliburn competition, Kislenko embarked on a busy schedule of performances and recordings. She has appeared as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also given recitals in some of the most renowned concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Kislenko's repertoire is wide-ranging and eclectic, encompassing works by composers from Bach to Bartok. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Scriabin, and has recorded several critically acclaimed albums of their works. Her recordings have won numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination for her recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her performing career, Kislenko is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music in London, and has worked with many young pianists who have gone on to successful careers of their own. She is known for her rigorous and demanding approach to teaching, but also for her deep commitment to helping her students develop their own unique voices as musicians. Throughout her career, Kislenko has remained dedicated to the art of classical music and to the power of music to connect people across cultures and generations. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field with numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Friendship from the Russian government and the Avery Fisher Career Grant. She continues to perform and teach around the world, inspiring audiences and students alike with her passion and artistry.

More....