- Ruslan Sviridov
Infobox musical artist
Name = Ruslan Sviridov
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Ruslan Valentinovich Sviridov
Born = birth date|1973|01|18Tambov ,Russia
Instrument =Piano
Genre = Classical
Occupation = Pianist,Pedagogue Ruslan Valentinovich Sviridov (Russian: Русла́н Валенти́нович Свири́дов) (b.
January 18 ,1973 ,Tambov ) is a Russianpianist .Biography
In 1987-1991 studied at
Tambov Musical College with Natalia Kolpakova. In 1991-1998 he studied at theMoscow Conservatory in the class of ProfessorVictor Merzhanov (piano), graduating with distinction.Sviridov has won many piano competitions in Russia. He achieved international recognition as a pianist in 1994 when he won Grand Prix and a first prize at the
Tortona International Musical Competition in Italy. In 1995, he was a prize-winner an the Kingsville International Piano Competition inKingsville, Texas (USA) and several competitions in Italy.Widely known among music lovers, Sviridov has given many recitals in Russia, Europe, and the United States. His recordings show his extensive repertoire. In 1996 he formed " [http://SynergyDuo.com Piano Synergy Duo] " together with his wife, Irina Khovanskaya. The duo had released two CDs to date.
Sviridov moved to
San Antonio, Texas (United States) in 1998. He currently resides inToronto , Canada.References
* [http://www.rachmaninov.ru/naedine_9_2007.htm An article about Ruslan Sviridov on
Tambov Rachmaninov Institute 's web site (in Russian)]
* [http://daniellathompson.com/Texts/Le_Boeuf/boeuf.recordings2.htm Darius Milhaud's "Le Boeuf sur le Toit" discography, CD]
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