Mr. Kuznetsov Artem

Country of residence Russia

Biography

Born on 08.10.1990, Maikop (Russia)
Started to play piano at the age of 6 with Prof. Kuznetsova A.E

Since 1997 till 1999 has studied at the Music school in Novopokrovka () with Prof. Kuznetsova A.E.
Since 2000 till 2005 has studied at the Music (school) with Prof. L.V. Grimak
Since 2005 till now has studied at the Balashov music college () with Prof. L.V. Grimak

Competitions:

2nd prize winner of the 6th International Competition in Balashov, 2002

4th prize winner of the 2nd S.S.Benditsky Competition for young pianists in Saratov, 2005

4th prize winner of the 3rd S.S.Benditsky Competition for young pianists in Saratov, 2008

Additional info:

Received masterclasses from Professor: prof. Rykel A.E., prof. Senkov C.E. and prof. Tarakanov A.M.

Competition repertoire:

First round:

1. J.S. Bach. Prelude & Fugue C sharp major from WK I
2. F. Chopin. Study op.10 #8 in F major
3. L. van Beethoven. Sonata op.13 in c minor 1st mvt.
4. M. Ravel. Toccata from ‘Le Tombeau de Couperin’

Second round:

1. L. van Beethoven. Sonata op.13 in c minor
2. F. Liszt. Hungarian Rhapsody nr. 6
3. R. Shchedrin. Basso ostinato