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Iryna Vasenko is a Ukrainian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on May 5, 1985, in Kiev, Ukraine, Vasenko showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents, both professional musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Vasenko's early musical education was rigorous and comprehensive. She studied at the Kiev Special Music School for Gifted Children, where she received intensive training in piano performance, music theory, and composition. Her teachers included some of the most renowned pianists in Ukraine, such as Valentina Kamenyuk and Natalia Tolpygo. In 2003, Vasenko was accepted into the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, where she continued her studies under the guidance of Professor Valery Kozlov. During her time at the academy, Vasenko won several prestigious awards and competitions, including the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Kiev and the First Prize at the International Piano Competition in Moscow. After completing her studies at the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, Vasenko continued to hone her skills by participating in masterclasses and workshops with some of the world's most renowned pianists, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Murray Perahia, and András Schiff. Vasenko's career as a professional pianist began in earnest in 2008, when she won the First Prize at the International Piano Competition in Rome. This victory brought her to the attention of the international classical music community, and she soon began receiving invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. One of Vasenko's most notable performances took place in 2010, when she was invited to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the BBC Proms series. Her performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and cemented her reputation as one of the most talented and exciting young pianists of her generation. In addition to her solo performances, Vasenko has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, among others. She has also worked with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti. Vasenko's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by some of the most celebrated composers in the classical music canon, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Rachmaninoff, whose works she has performed extensively throughout her career. In addition to her performing career, Vasenko is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught masterclasses and workshops at universities and conservatories around the world, and has worked with young musicians to help them develop their skills and achieve their musical goals. Throughout her career, Vasenko has received numerous awards and accolades for her musical achievements. In addition to her competition victories, she has been honored with the Order of Merit, one of Ukraine's highest civilian awards, and has been named a UNESCO Artist for Peace in recognition of her contributions to the world of classical music.

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