Oksana Lutsyshyn is a Ukrainian-born classical pianist who has gained international recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. She was born on August 22, 1984, in Lviv, Ukraine, and began playing the piano at the age of six. Her parents recognized her talent early on and enrolled her in the Lviv Special Music School for Gifted Children, where she received rigorous training in piano performance and music theory. Lutsyshyn's talent and dedication to music quickly became apparent, and she began winning competitions and awards at a young age. In 1996, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in San Bartolomeo al Mare, Italy, and in 1998, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Caltanissetta, Italy. These early successes paved the way for Lutsyshyn's future career as a concert pianist. In 2002, Lutsyshyn graduated from the Lviv Special Music School and was accepted into the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine in Kyiv, where she studied under the renowned pianist and pedagogue Valery Kozlov. During her time at the academy, Lutsyshyn continued to win awards and accolades, including first prize at the International Piano Competition in Pinerolo, Italy, in 2003, and second prize at the International Piano Competition in Jaen, Spain, in 2004. After completing her studies at the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine in 2006, Lutsyshyn moved to the United States to pursue further education and performance opportunities. She enrolled in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned a Master of Music degree in piano performance under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue Boris Slutsky. During her time at the Peabody Institute, Lutsyshyn continued to win awards and competitions, including first prize at the International Piano Competition in San Marino, Italy, in 2007, and second prize at the International Piano Competition in Panama City, Panama, in 2008. She also performed in numerous concerts and recitals, both in the United States and abroad, showcasing her technical prowess and musical sensitivity. One of Lutsyshyn's most notable performances took place in 2009, when she performed as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in Kyiv. The concert, which was broadcast live on Ukrainian television, featured Lutsyshyn performing Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the most challenging and beloved works in the piano repertoire. Lutsyshyn's performance was met with critical acclaim, and she was praised for her technical mastery and emotional depth. In addition to her solo performances, Lutsyshyn has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed in prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Spain. Lutsyshyn's musical repertoire is diverse and includes works by a wide range of composers, from Bach and Beethoven to Chopin and Debussy. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose works she has studied extensively and performed with great success.

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