Pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev is renowned for his exceptional ability to perform a diverse range of repertoire with rare virtuosity. He has earned critical acclaim for effortlessly rendering compositions of the highest complexity with a natural gift for the instrument.
Throughout his illustrious career, Vladimir has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Royal Opera House, and the Bolshoi Theater. His performances transcend borders and captivate audiences around the globe. Additionally, he has showcased his talent at renowned festivals such as the Golden Mask Festival and the International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York.
Vladimir's musical journey began at a young age when he won first prize at the Glinka Competition in Moscow at the tender age of seven. Since then, he has garnered prizes in several international piano competitions. Notably, during his studies at Mannes School of Music in New York, he won the 2015 Concerto Competition, followed by a triumph at the Hartt School concerto competition in 2023.
Under the guidance of esteemed piano instructors such as Sergey Dorensky, Nikolai Lugansky, Elena Sorokina and Pavel Nersessian, Vladimir honed his craft, completing his Master's and Professional Studies degrees at Mannes School of Music under the tutelage of Pavlina Dokovska. Vladimir is currently pursuing a doctorate at The Hartt School under the guidance of Jose Ramos Santana. In 2024 he recorded "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Sean Hickey for piano solo, which is set for release in early 2025 by Sono Luminus.
Program
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849)
Waltz in E minor, Op. Posth.
Waltz in A minor, Op. 34 No. 2
Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943)
Four Preludes, Op. 23
No. 4 in D major
No. 5 in G minor
No. 6 in E-flat major
No. 7 in C minor
FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886)
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S. 244/2 (Cadenza by Sergei Rachmaninoff)