Birth

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April 1, 1944 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Death

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April 29, 2011 in Hanover, Germany

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

Vladimir Krainev was a renowned classical pianist and conductor, born on April 1, 1944, in Moscow, Russia. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor. Krainev began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Krainev studied at the Moscow Conservatory, where he was taught by some of the most prominent pianists of the time, including Yakov Flier and Emil Gilels. He graduated with honors in 1967 and went on to win several international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1970. Krainev's career as a pianist took off in the 1970s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States, and his performances were always met with critical acclaim. One of Krainev's most notable performances was his 1976 performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Herbert von Karajan. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and it remains one of the most highly regarded recordings of the concerto. Krainev was also a gifted conductor, and he conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. In addition to his performing career, Krainev was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory and the Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media in Germany. Many of his students went on to have successful careers as pianists and conductors. Krainev received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, the highest civilian award in Russia. He was also awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and the Order of the Badge of Honor. Tragically, Krainev's career was cut short when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. He continued to perform and teach despite his illness, but he passed away on January 31, 2011, at the age of 66. Vladimir Krainev was a true master of the piano and a gifted conductor. His performances and recordings continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy as a teacher and mentor lives on through his many students. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest musicians of his time.

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