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1980 in Yoshkar-Ola, Republic Of Mariy-El

 

Alexandre Moutouzkine is a renowned classical pianist known for his virtuosic performances and unique interpretations of classical repertoire. Born on October 19, 1976, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, Moutouzkine showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was raised in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a composer. Moutouzkine's talent was quickly recognized, and he began studying at the prestigious St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of nine. He continued his studies there for ten years, under the guidance of renowned pianist and pedagogue, Professor Sergei Senkov. During this time, Moutouzkine won several competitions, including the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, and the International Piano Competition in St. Petersburg. In 1996, Moutouzkine moved to the United States to further his studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. He studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and pedagogue, Solomon Mikowsky, and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. During his time at the Manhattan School of Music, Moutouzkine won several awards, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer Scholarship. Moutouzkine's career as a professional pianist began to take off in the early 2000s. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2003, performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New York Youth Symphony. The performance was met with critical acclaim, and Moutouzkine was praised for his technical prowess and musical sensitivity. Since then, Moutouzkine has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Moscow Conservatory, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Leonard Slatkin, Vladimir Spivakov, and Gerard Schwarz, and has performed with orchestras such as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Moutouzkine's repertoire is vast and includes works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. He is known for his unique interpretations of classical works, often infusing them with his own personal style and flair. He has also premiered several new works by contemporary composers, including Lowell Liebermann and David Chesky. In addition to his career as a performer, Moutouzkine is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several institutions, including the Manhattan School of Music, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the University of Miami Frost School of Music. He is known for his innovative teaching methods, which focus on developing a strong technical foundation while also encouraging students to explore their own musical voice. Moutouzkine has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award, which recognizes exceptional young pianists. He was also a finalist in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. In addition to his performances and teaching, Moutouzkine is also a dedicated philanthropist. He has performed benefit concerts for organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the United Nations World Food Programme.

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