Boris Berezovsky (pianist) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boris Berezovsky (pianist) |
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Berezovsky during his concert in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2010
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| Native name |
Бори́с Вади́мович Березо́вский
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| Birth name | Boris Vadimovich Elyashberg |
| Born | 4 January 1969 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Teldec, Apex, Erato, Simax, Koch, Warner Classics, Mirare |
Boris Vadimovich Berezovsky (Russian: Борис Вадимович Березовский; born on January 4, 1969) is a famous Russian pianist. He is known for his amazing skill and powerful performances.
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About Boris Berezovsky
Early Life and Education
Boris Berezovsky was born in Moscow, Russia. His original family name was Elyashberg. When he was seven years old, his parents changed it to Berezovsky.
He studied music at the Moscow Conservatory. There, he learned from talented teachers like Eliso Virsaladze. He also had private lessons with Alexander Satz.
Rising to Fame
Berezovsky made his first big performance in London in 1988. This was at the Wigmore Hall. A newspaper called The Times said he was a very promising artist. They noted his incredible skill and strength in playing.
In 1990, he won a major award. He took home the First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. This competition is very important for classical musicians.
Notable Performances
Boris Berezovsky has played in many famous places. In May 2005, he gave his first solo concert in Paris. This was at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. He played there again in January 2006.
In January 2007, he performed seven special concerts. These were held at the famous Louvre museum. In May 2009, he played a new piece of music. It was Karol Beffa's "Piano concerto" in Toulouse. He played with the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse.
Musical Career and Projects
Berezovsky has also organized music events. He started the International Medtner Festival. This festival took place in 2006 and 2007. It was held in different Russian cities. These included Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Vladimir.
Recordings and Albums
Boris Berezovsky has made many recordings. He recorded all of Beethoven's Piano Concertos. He played with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.
He has recorded for several music labels. These include Teldec and Mirare. His solo albums feature music by many famous composers. Some of these are Chopin, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. He also recorded works by Mussorgsky, Balakirev, Medtner, Ravel, and Liszt.
In 2005, he recorded Rachmaninoff's Préludes. He also recorded Rachmaninoff's complete Piano Concertos. For these, he played with the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2006, his album with Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 was released. It also featured Khachaturian's Piano Сoncerto.
More recent recordings include Medtner's Tales & Poems from 2008. He also recorded Rachmaninoff's Suite No. 1 and Suite No. 2 for two pianos. In 2010, he released a recording of his Liszt recital. In 2011, an album of Brahms's works came out. This included Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2.
CDs and DVDs
Berezovsky has released several CDs and DVDs.
- A trio with Boris Berezovsky, Dmitri Makhtin, and Alexander Kniazev recorded a DVD. It featured Tchaikovsky's pieces for piano, violin, and cello. They also recorded Rachmaninoff's Trio élégiaque. This DVD won the 4 stars Diapason d'Or award.
- The same trio recorded music by Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff. This recording won several awards. These included Choc de la Musique in France and Gramophone in England.
- His solo live recording of Chopin/Godowsky Etudes was released in 2006. It also won many awards. These included the Diapason d'Or and BBC Music Magazine awards.
- His album of Paul Hindemith's Ludus Tonalis won an ECHO Klassik award. It was named the best solo recording of 20th-21st Century Music.
His DVDs include:
- Boris Berezovsky — "Les Pianos de la Nuit". This DVD features Liszt's Transcendental Etudes. It was filmed in 2002.
- Boris Berezovsky / Dmitri Makhtin / Alexander Kniazev — "Les Pianos De La Nuit". This DVD includes Tschaikovsky's Seasons and Trio in A minor. It was filmed in 2004.
- Boris Berezovsky — "Change of Plans". This DVD includes an interview and performances. It features music by Beethoven, Medtner, and others. It was filmed in 2006.
Awards and Recognition
Boris Berezovsky is highly recognized for his talent. He won the gold medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition. This is one of the most important music competitions in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Borís Berezovski (pianista) para niños
