Accomplished, highly trained Pianist, Teacher, and Accompanist, with advanced degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy and training by several well-known Russian pianists. Extensive teaching experience at student levels including bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates, as well as children and adolescents. Many concerto performances and recitals, along with numerous first place awards in regional and national Russian competitions. Fluent in English and Russian.

COMPETITIONS & AWARDS

• Diploma, Vassily Safonov All-Russian Piano Competition, 1993
• Diploma of the Best Accompanist, “Northern Cup” International Competition, 1992
• First Prize, National Piano Competition, 1990
• First Prize, National Piano Competition, 1988
• First Prize, Regional Piano Competition, 1983
• First Prize, Regional Piano Competition, 1982
• First Prize, Regional Piano Competition, 1981
• First Prize, Regional Piano Competition, 1980

PUBLICATIONS

• “Interpretations of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas” (student manual), 1997.
• “Interpretations of Bach's Polyphony” (student manual), 1995.