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I received my education at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Russia, and the Royal College of Music in London, UK.
I have performed internationally, playing numerous solo recitals, chamber music, and concertos with some of the world’s best-known orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Moscow State Symphony, Vienna Chamber, The Philharmonia, Deutschland Radio, City of Birmingham Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, English Chamber, and Belgian National Symphony.
In addition to maintaining an active performing and recording schedule, I am also a dedicated teacher. I find teaching to be a creative, inspiring, and reciprocal work, and it brings me immense joy. Drawing from my years of experience as an international performer, I have honed my own teaching method which I practice in my studio. My students have garnered top prizes in numerous competitions across Canada and earned acceptance into prestigious undergraduate and graduate programs, including those at Royal Academy of Music (U.K.), Indiana University ( U.S.A.), New England Conservatory (U.S.A.), Moscow Conservatory (Russia), and top music faculties across Canada.
- Premiered Paul McCartney’s first solo piano piece, A Leaf, which was later released on CD for EMI Classics.
- Performed in all of London’s major concert halls – Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elisabeth Hall and Barbican Hall.
- Won The Queen Mother's Award for "the most outstanding contribution to the Royal College of Music."
- Won First prize at the Newport International Piano Competition, Young Concert Artists Trust, and The Capital Radio/Anna Instone Memorial Prize.
- 2012 Nikolai Korndorf: Complete Music for Cello - Concerto capriccioso; Triptych; Passacaglia" with Alexander Ivashkin, cello. Toccata Classics label
- 2012 "Homage to the Old Master", Sonatas by Carlos Seixas. Marquis label
- 2011 Parallels: Piano Music of Scriabin and Roslavets, Marquis label
- 2010 Florent Schmitt "Music for Two Pianos". Piano duo with Leslie De'Ath. Dutton Epoch label
- 2008 “Cyril Scott. Complete Piano Music”, vol.5. Piano duo with Leslie De’Ath. Dutton Epoch label
- 2008 “Contrasts in Love”. Music by M.Purves-Smith for piano, voice, clarinet
- 2006 "The Russian Music Box", Marquis label
- 2006 “Cyril Scott. Complete Piano Music”, vol.3. Piano duo with Leslie De’Ath. Dutton Epoch label
- 1995 "A Leaf", Paul McCartney’s solo piano work. EMI Classics label
Teaching at Laurier is a joy. Working with talented students and wonderful colleagues enriches my life and brings it inspiration and fulfillment. This school, which a student once called “best kept secret,” will always have a special place in my heart.