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Internationally acclaimed pianist Irina, prizewinner of the 1980 Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (Irina Petrova), with over 35 years of performing worldwide. I have taught for 20 years at the Moscow Conservatory, the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, and Aichi University of the Arts in Japan. My students have won top prizes at major international competitions. In my piano lessons, I focus on advanced technique, musical interpretation, stylistic understanding, stage presence, and preparation for competitions and concerts. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and artistic development.
Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, you'll find the lessons engaging, thoughtful, and tailored to help you grow as a musician and artist. If you're curious, passionate, or just love exploring music on a deeper level, you'll feel right at home here!
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In my lessons, we focus on truly understanding the heart of each piece—not just playing the notes, but discovering its story, emotion, and meaning. I aim to make every session enjoyable, inspiring, and full of creative energy. We often connect the music to other art forms like painting, literature, and dance, which brings everything to life in a fascinating way.Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, you'll find the lessons engaging, thoughtful, and tailored to help you grow as a musician and artist. If you're curious, passionate, or just love exploring music on a deeper level, you'll feel right at home here!
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Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Russian |
About Me
Internationally acclaimed pianist with over 35 years of piano performing experience, touring extensively throughout the world and collaborating with distinguished conductors and soloists. Prizewinner of numerous International Piano competitions including Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, 1980 (Irina Petrova). Professor of Piano Performance with 20 years of teaching experience in Moscow Conservatory and the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, and Aichi University of the Arts (Japan). Her students are winners of top prizes at prestigious international competitions.Education
1983 – 1985 Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, Moscow, Russiao D.M.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
o Diploma with the highest distinction and qualifications as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist. Dmitry Bashkirov, Professor
1976 – 1981 Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Moscow, Russia
o M.M. in Piano Performance, Summa cum laude
o Diploma with the highest distinction and qualifications as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist. Stanislav Neuhaus and Vera Gornostaeva, Professors
1970 – 1976 Central Music School for Gifted Children, Moscow, Russia
o B.M. in Piano Performance, Graduated with Honors, Vera Gornostaeva, Professor
1964 – 1970 Central Music School for Gifted Children, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
o Studio of Tamara Popovich
Experience / Qualifications
• Aichi University of the Arts (Japan): 2019 – 2025○ Visiting professor of piano performance
• Russian Gnesins Academy of Music: 2000 – 2019
o Professor of Piano Performance
• Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory: 1999– 2005
o Assistant Professor to Prof. Lev Naumov
• Moscow Central Music School: 2006–2008
• Institute of Culture and Art: 1983–1985
o Associate Professor of Piano
DISCOGRAPHY
2024: finished recording a set of CDs featuring Frederic Chopin Complete Mazurkas
on Kawai studio in Hamamatsu (expected to be released at 2024)
2019 RCD: CD featuring Franz Schubert's works
2017 DUX: CD featuring Robert Schumann’s works
2016 Melodiya Records: CD featuring Frederic Chopin’s works
2016 Melodiya: CD featuring Dmitry Shostakovich’s works
2009 Classical Records: CD featuring Dmitry Shostakovich’s and Mikhail Kollontay’s works
1998–2016 Recordings of concerts from Small Hall of Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory and Concert Hall of Gnesins Russian Academy of Music
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