Evgeny Ukhanov

Evgeny Ukhanov (born 1982 in Horlivka, Donetsk oblast) is a Ukrainian-Australian pianist.

Evgeny Ukhanov
Born
Evgeny Ukhanov

(1982-05-19) May 19, 1982
Horlivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
CitizenshipAustralia(2004-present)
Alma mater
Title
  • Concert pianist
  • Teacher
AwardsDiploma at the Horowitz International Piano Competition Kiev, Ukraine (1996)

Diploma at the International Piano Competition Senigalia, Italy (1996)

Winner of 3rd prize Sydney International Piano Competition, Australia (2000)

Evgeny began studying music when he was 7 years old and gave his first recital at age of 9.

In 1998, he received a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Music,[1] from which he graduated in 2002 and was on the list of outstanding graduates of the institute.

In 2000 he won the third prize of the prestigious Sydney International Piano Competition.[2] He was 18 years old, among international contenders in the range of 16-32 years.

He continued to live in Australia and eventually became an Australian citizen in 2004.

He has been working and performing extensively ever since then.

Some of his notable Australian performances include concert series at Government House "Stars of the Future", participation at the world famous series "Proms" concerts, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Sergei Prokofiev Piano Festivals, a festival of F. Chopin.[3]

He has appeared on radio and television - ABC Classic FM, 2MBS FM  and TV programme "Rising Stars" in 2002.[4]

Evgeny has performed numerous times as a soloist and a chamber musician in Sydney Opera House,[5] City of Sydney Town Hall, City Recital Hall “Angel Place”. He also performed with orchestras such as Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra, SBS Orchestra and others.[6] He was the official accompanist for the "Master Performers of Australia" competition in Sydney, guest performer at the 5th Yamaha Australia competition for young pianists.

Other notable performances include - the Governor’s Reception for Australia Day (Gershwin “Rhapsody in Blue”), German Prime Minister in Magdeburg, Germany, the Chinese Australian Forum, the Governor of Queensland, Parliament House in Brisbane , Her Excellency the Governor of NSW, Government House in Canberra, the National Gallery Canberra .

Evgeny has also been teaching since the age of 18 and has succefully prepared many students for exams, local competitions and other performances.

International concerts include performances in England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Norway, Russia, Japan, USA, Romania.[7][8]

References
  1. "ABC TV Sunday Afternoon, 8 April 2001 > 1:30 Sydney International Piano Competition Awards: Evgeny Ukhanov". abc tv. 8 April 2001. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
  2. "Piano Playing Pals". The Cairns Post. 26 June 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
  3. Piano Concerto #3 d minor. S. Rachmaninov. Evgeny Ukhanov. 1/5, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 14 October 2021
  4. "Ambassadors". For A Cure Foundation. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  5. "Soprano Ayșe Gӧknur Şanal will present an extravagant programme of masterpieces for voice and piano at Sydney Opera House with pianist Evgeny Ukhanov". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  6. Blake, Elissa (14 May 2014). "Mozart goes electronic". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  7. "Evgeny Ukhanov". Top of the World. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  8. allan. "Valencia 3/4 size TC13 Classical Guitar – Great Value for Young Beginners! | coomamusic". Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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