Denis Ivanov, Piano, Acting
Born in St-Petersburg, Denis Ivanov studied at the Music School Moussorgski with Ekaterina Sharkova. After receiving his Bachelor Degree, he pursued his studies with Eduard Bazanov at the National Conservatory Rimski-Korsakov in St-Petersburg.
Being awarded the Prix d’État from Russia at age 24, Denis was granted a place in the class of Professeur Detlef Kaiser from the National Conservatory Carl Maria von Weber in Dresden, followed by masterclasses with Sergio Perticaroli and Léa-Yoanna Adam, who became his mentor and duo - partner (Duo „Emotion“).
Being one of Europe’s most remarkable pianist of his generation his repertoire stretches from solo concerts works, chamber music to orchestral works. He plays with orchestras as Philharmonie „Moldova“ Rumania, France, Philharmonie „P. Constantinescu“ Germany and „Mariinsky Theater“ Russia.
Being part of A-Trio, that focuses primarily on contemporary music, Denis is actively collaborating with contemporary composers new works.
Denis Ivanov works as accompanist of lyrical singers as well as a soloist in Japan and in Europe.
He won several piano competitions as „S. Rachmaninov“, St. Petersburg, „Concours FLAME“, Paris, „Concours Musical de France“, Paris – 1.Prize and special prize SCHOTT-music, „Jean Françaix“