Vyacheslav Gryaznov
| Vyacheslav Gryaznov | |
|---|---|
 Gryaznov in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vyacheslav Gryaznov |
| Born |
15 January 1982 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Classical Piano |
| Labels | Melodiya, Firma |
| Website |
gryaznoff |
Vyacheslav Gryaznov (Russian: Вячеслав Грязнов; born 15 January 1982) is a Russian classical pianist, recording artist, transcriber, composer, and assistant professor of piano. In 2006, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory under Yuri Slesarev and post-graduate studies in 2009. Since 2008, he has held the position of teaching assistant in the Piano Department of the Moscow Conservatory.[1] Beginning with the 2008/2009 concert season, V. Gryaznov has belonged to the Moscow Philharmonic Society which represents him in Russia.[2] Since 2012, he has worked as a visiting professor of piano at Kurashiki Sakuyo University of Science and Arts in Japan.[3] In 2014 Vyacheslav signed a contract with Schott Music, the leading publisher for classical and contemporary music.[4]
Awards and prizes
- Rubinstein International Competition in Moscow (1997, 1st Prize)
- The First Russian President Award (1997)
- To the memory of Rachmaninov” Competition in Italy (1998, 1st Prize)
- Grant by V. Spivakov Foundation (1999–2003)
- Competition of Young Performers in Denmark (2001, Grand Prix)
- XXI Century Art» Competition in Ukraine (2001, Grand Prix)
- Tbilisi Competition (Georgia, 2001, «Audience Favourite» Prize)
- Grant by Russian Performing Art Foundation (2002)
- Yamaha Scholarship (2002)
- Grant by M. Rostropovich Foundation (H.Neuhaus award, 2002–2003)
- Sendai International Music Competition, Japan (2007, 6th Prize)
- Rachmaninov Competition in Moscow (2008, 2nd Prize)
- Honored Citizen of Bryansk (2011)
- New York Concert Artists & Associates Worldwide Debut Audition winner, Piano category (2016)[5]
Recordings
In addition to extensive recordings of live performances, Vyacheslav Gryaznoff recorded the CD “To Rachmaninov and his beloved ivanovka,”a collection of his own transcriptions and works by Rachmaninov; and Alexander Tchaikovsky’s Sonata No. 2 on the Firma Melodiya label.[6][7]
Performances
As a soloist, Gryaznov has given numerous recitals throughout Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Asia, and Europe, and has performed concertos with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow; performed and conducted Mozart’s Concerto K. 449 in Vladimir at a concert of the “Stars of the XXI century” series; and the Wissembourg Symphony Orchestra [8]
Reviews
“… Vyacheslav Gryaznov, was a revelation. We knew a lot about this musician. He is a brilliant pianist and composer. The virtuosity and inventiveness of his transcriptions fascinate and enthral. His piano performance during this marathon was bound to amaze. Alexander Tsereteli (Musical Life magazine #2, 2014)[9]
“…hearing the Rhapsody and Gryaznov’s creativity for the first time left the audience stunned. It was a huge event in the cultural life of the city. (Ukraine press) Yulia Lesina, Your Chance newspaper (2013)[10]
References
- ↑ Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory – Vyacheslav Gryaznov. Mosconsv.ru. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Вячеслав Грязнов :: Московская государственная академическая филармония. Meloman.ru. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ くらしき作陽大学 作陽音楽短期大学. Ksu.ac.jp. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Search for gryaznov at schott-music.com
- ↑ "NYCA Worldwide Debut Audition - Winners". New York Concert Artists & Associates. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ Anthology of Piano Music by Russian and Soviet Composers, Pt. 5 (Live) – Classical – Catalog – Main. Melody.su. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Anthology of Piano Music by Russian and Soviet Composers, Pt. 8 – Classical – Catalog – Main. Melody.su. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Festival de Musique de Wissembourg. Wissembourg-festival.com. Retrieved on 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Reviews. gryaznoff.com (16 February 2011). Retrieved on 2015-12-21.
- ↑ Reviews. gryaznoff.com (16 February 2011). Retrieved on 2015-12-21.