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, transcriber, and composer. 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)
- To the memory of Rachmaninov” Competition in Italy (1998, 1st Prize)
- 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)
- Sendai Competition in Japan (2007, 6th Prize)
- Rachmaninov Competition in Moscow (2008, 2nd Prize)
- The First Russian President Award (1997)
- Grant by V. Spivakov Foundation (1999–2003)
- Grant by Russian Performing Art Foundation (2002)
- Yamaha Scholarship (2002)
- Grant by M. Rostropovich Foundation (H.Neuhaus award, 2002–2003)
- Honored Citizen of Bryansk (2011)
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.[5][6]
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 [7]
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)[8]
“…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)[9]
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
- ↑ 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.