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Nikolai Lugansky
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Nikolai Lugansky in 2012
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| Born | 26 April 1972 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
| Instruments | piano |
| Labels | Harmonia Mundi |
Nikolai Lvovich Lugansky is a famous Russian pianist. He was born on April 26, 1972, in Moscow. He is known for his amazing performances of classical music around the world.
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Nikolai Lugansky's Early Life and Learning
Nikolai Lugansky was born in Moscow, Russia, on April 26, 1972. His parents were both research scientists. When he was just five years old, he showed incredible musical talent. He could play a Beethoven piano sonata just by listening to it, even before he learned to read music!
He went on to study piano at two important schools in Moscow. First, he attended the Moscow Central Music School. Later, he studied at the famous Moscow Conservatory. Some of his important teachers included Tatiana Kestner, Tatiana Nikolayeva, and Sergei Dorensky.
Nikolai Lugansky's Music Career
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Nikolai Lugansky started winning many awards. He won prizes at several piano competitions. One of his biggest achievements was winning the silver medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in 1994. No one won the first prize that year, making his silver medal very special.
Around this time, he also began making music recordings. His first recordings were with labels like Melodiya and Vanguard Classics. His performance at the Tchaikovsky Competition's Winners' Gala Concert was even recorded and released. Later, he made more recordings with other well-known labels such as Warner Classics and Harmonia Mundi. In 2018, he signed a special recording contract with Harmonia Mundi.
Collaborations with Other Musicians
Nikolai Lugansky has performed with many other talented musicians. He has played alongside famous artists like Vadim Repin, Joshua Bell, and Mischa Maisky. He has also worked with many great conductors. These include Valery Gergiev, Kurt Masur, and Yuri Temirkanov.
Besides performing and recording, Lugansky also shares his knowledge with others. He teaches piano at the Moscow Conservatory, where he once studied. Since 2012, he has been an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
Nikolai Lugansky's Family Life
Nikolai Lugansky lives in Moscow, Russia. He lives there with his wife and their three children.
Awards and Honors
Nikolai Lugansky has received many awards throughout his career for his amazing piano playing.
Competition Prizes
- First Prize at the All-Union Competition in Tbilisi (1988)
- Silver Medal at the 8th International Bach Competition in Leipzig (1988)
- Second Prize at the Rachmaninov Competition in Moscow (1990)
- Best pianist at the International Summer Academy "Mozarteum" in Salzburg, Austria (1992)
- Silver Medal at the 10th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow (1994)
Other Important Awards
- Ernest Neizvestny Private Charity Fund Award (1994)
- International Terence Judd Award (1995)
- Diapason d'Or (2000, 2001, and 2002) - This is a French award for classical music recordings.
- Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (2003) - A German award for music recordings.
- Named "Honoured Citizen of Ivanovka" in Tambov, Russia (2004)
- Named "Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation" (2005)
- Echo Klassik Award (2005, 2007, 2013) - A major German classical music award.
- BBC Music Magazine Award (2011)
- People's Artist of Russia (2013) - A high honor for artists in Russia.
- Sergei Rachmaninov International Award (2016)
- State Prize of the Russian Federation (2019) - One of the highest honors in Russia.
See also
In Spanish: Nikolái Luganski para niños
