Nikolay Khozyainov
Pianist“The Music World is taking note of Nikolay Khozyainov’s stunning virtuosity and prodigious technique.” – The New York Times
Nikolay Khozyainov’s recitals and concerto engagements include sold out performances on all continents at the world’s foremost stages. He performs regularly with world’s leading orchestras.
Born in Blagoveshchensk in 1992, Khozyainov began to play the piano at the age of five and his musical talent was discovered immediately. He moved to the capital to continue his studies at the Central Musical School, and at the age of seven he made his public debut with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra playing the Handel Piano Concerto at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. He graduated from the Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory with the Gold Medal and “The Best Student of the Year” award. He also received the Advance Degree at the Hannover Hochschule fur Music under the guidance of Professor Arie Vardi.
In 2012 he won the 1st prize at the Dublin International Piano Competition and at the Sydney International Piano Competition, as well as numerous special prizes.
In 2020-2021 Nikolay Khozyainov recorded the Complete Works of Frederic Chopin. He released 4 CDs on CD Accord, Naxos, JVC Victor with works of Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, Ravel, Schubert.
In 2022 Maestro Nikolay Khozyainov was commissioned by the United Nations to write a piece for his Concert for Peace at the UN. He performed the world premiere of his “Petals of Peace” at the Human Rights’ Hall of the United Nations in November 2022.
WildKat Paris and London are thrilled to work with the pianist on his concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées on June 22 and on his new CD.