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Alexander Jablokov was born on May 15, 1985, in Moscow, Russia. He was born into a family of musicians, with his father being a renowned pianist and his mother a violinist. From a young age, Jablokov showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Jablokov's parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Moscow Conservatory at the age of six. He studied under some of the most renowned piano teachers in Russia, including Tatiana Zelikman and Sergei Dorensky. Jablokov's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly gained recognition as a prodigy. At the age of 12, Jablokov made his debut performance at the Moscow Conservatory's Great Hall. The performance was a huge success, and Jablokov received a standing ovation from the audience. This performance marked the beginning of Jablokov's career as a concert pianist. Over the next few years, Jablokov continued to perform at various venues across Russia, including the Bolshoi Theatre and the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. He also participated in several international competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians and the International Chopin Piano Competition. In 2003, Jablokov won first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. This was a major achievement for Jablokov, as the competition is one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. His performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor was praised by the judges for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. Following his success at the Chopin Competition, Jablokov's career took off. He began performing at major concert halls across Europe, Asia, and North America. He also began recording albums, with his first album, featuring works by Chopin and Rachmaninoff, being released in 2005. Jablokov's performances were praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. He was particularly known for his interpretations of Chopin's works, which were said to be among the best in the world. He also performed works by other composers, including Beethoven, Liszt, and Prokofiev. In 2010, Jablokov was invited to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the BBC Proms. This was a major achievement for Jablokov, as the Proms is one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. His performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor was praised by critics and audiences alike. Jablokov continued to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Salzburg Festival. He also continued to record albums, with his most recent album, featuring works by Schumann and Brahms, being released in 2018. Throughout his career, Jablokov has received numerous awards and honors. In addition to his win at the Chopin Competition, he has won first prize at the International Piano Competition in Santander, Spain, and the International Piano Competition in Leeds, UK. He has also been awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for his contributions to the arts. Jablokov is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. His technical brilliance and emotional depth have earned him a devoted following among classical music fans around the world. He continues to perform and record, and his legacy as a musician is sure to endure for generations to come.

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