Birth

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1950 in Moscow, Russia

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Lev Natochenny is a renowned classical pianist and conductor who has made a significant impact on the world of classical music. Born in Moscow, Russia, on August 22, 1968, Natochenny showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. His parents, both professional musicians, recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Natochenny's early musical education was rigorous and comprehensive. He attended the Moscow Central Music School, where he studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Lev Vlassenko. He later continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. During this time, he also studied conducting with Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Natochenny's talent and dedication to his craft quickly became apparent, and he began to receive recognition for his performances. In 1988, he won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, and in 1990, he won the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Epinal, France. These early successes paved the way for a successful career as a concert pianist. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Natochenny performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. He has appeared as a soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Valery Gergiev, and Riccardo Muti. In addition to his work as a soloist, Natochenny has also established himself as a respected conductor. He has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He has also served as the principal conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra. Natochenny's repertoire is vast and varied, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and Schumann. He has also championed the music of contemporary composers, including Sofia Gubaidulina and Alfred Schnittke. Throughout his career, Natochenny has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2001, he was awarded the Echo Klassik Award for his recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 with the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the Gramophone Award, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Natochenny is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Moscow Conservatory, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He is currently a professor of piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. Natochenny's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant and far-reaching. His performances and recordings have inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world, and his dedication to his craft has set a high standard for excellence in the field. As he continues to perform, conduct, and teach, he remains a vital and influential figure in the world of classical music.

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