Irina Lankova
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Irina Lankova is a Russian concert pianist. After studies in Moscow
, she moved to Brussels where she continued her studies and built her reputation by winning several awards and by participation in various festivals. In 2006 she moved to England with her British husband with whom she has two daughters. She debuted in the UK in Wigmore Hall
on July 1, 2008. Lankova now lives in the south of France
.
in Moscow where she studied with Irina Temchenko. She then moved to Brussels
to continue her studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
with Professor Evgeny Mogilevsky
. Here she was awarded the Premier Prix with the highest honours followed by Diplome Superieur. Later she participated in master classes with Vitaly Margulis
and Vladimir Tropp.
In 2004 she recorded her first CD, featuring works of Rachmaninov and Liszt
, and received her first professional critique in La Libre Belgique
, Belgian national newspaper.(6) Her second CD "Alexander Scriabin
- from Romantic to Mystic", was released in October 2006 and named Album of the Week in leading British newspaper The Independent
. In February 2008 Irina recorded her third CD, all Chopin. Lankova’s debut at Wigmore Hall
in July 2008 was described by Musical Opinion magazine as a ‘notable recital ended with a totally convincing and intensely musical account of Chopin's B minor Sonata’ . In February 2009, Lankova performed as a soloist with Royal Holloway University of London’s orchestra conducted by Neil Ferris
featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.
In March 2009 Lankova was named a Steinway
Artist joining a roster of the world’s finest pianists .
Rachmaninov Preludes Op.23, Liszt Rapsodie No.2 with cadence by Rachmaninov
Sonates No.2 & No.9, Pieces Op.32, Op.57
Sonata No.3, Ballade No.1, Scherzo No.2, Nocturnes
(2) Reviews of Concerts & Recordings
(3) Irina Lankova's Youtube channel
(4) Irina Lankova’s fanclub on Facebook
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, she moved to Brussels where she continued her studies and built her reputation by winning several awards and by participation in various festivals. In 2006 she moved to England with her British husband with whom she has two daughters. She debuted in the UK in Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall is a leading international recital venue that specialises in hosting performances of chamber music and is best known for classical recitals of piano, song and instrumental music. It is located at 36 Wigmore Street, London, UK and was built to provide London with a venue that was both...
on July 1, 2008. Lankova now lives in the south of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Early life
Irina Lankova was born in Mitchurinsk, in the Russian Federation and started playing the piano at age seven. She graduated in 1996 with the highest honours from the Gnessin State Musical CollegeGnessin State Musical College
The Gnessin State Musical College and Gnessin Russian Academy of Music is a prominent music school in Moscow, Russia...
in Moscow where she studied with Irina Temchenko. She then moved to Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
to continue her studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Royal Conservatory of Brussels
The Royal Conservatory of Brussels is a drama and music college in Brussels, Belgium. An academy for acting and the arts, it has been attended by many of the top actors and actresses in Belgium such as Josse De Pauw, Luk van Mello and Luk De Konink....
with Professor Evgeny Mogilevsky
Evgeny Mogilevsky
Evgeny Mogilevsky is a Russian pianist. Son and pupil of Seraphima Mogilevsky at the Stolyarsky Music school in his hometown. Later studied with Heinrich Neuhaus and Yakov Zak at the Moscow Conservatory...
. Here she was awarded the Premier Prix with the highest honours followed by Diplome Superieur. Later she participated in master classes with Vitaly Margulis
Vitaly Margulis
Vitaly Margulis was a Ukrainian classical pianist.-Biography:Vitaly Margulis was born in the city of Kharkiv in the Ukraine. He took his first piano lessons from his father, whose teacher studied with the composer Alexander Scriabin...
and Vladimir Tropp.
Professional career
She became Laureate of the Fonds Wernaert’s, the French-speaking Community of Belgium, for her piano studies and was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Horlait Dapsens (Belgium) three times for her chamber music performances. She has appeared at all major festivals and concert halls in Belgium: Festival Midi-Minimes, Festival d'Enghien, Festival de Silly, Festival de Wallonie, Festival Monteverdi, the Flagey concert hall and Grande Salle of Brussels's Conservatory.In 2004 she recorded her first CD, featuring works of Rachmaninov and Liszt
Liszt
Liszt is a Hungarian surname. Notable persons with that surname include:* Franz Liszt , Hungarian composer and pianist* Adam Liszt , father of Franz Liszt* Anna Liszt , mother of Franz Liszt...
, and received her first professional critique in La Libre Belgique
La Libre Belgique
La Libre Belgique is a Belgian newspaper in French. In Belgium, it can be roughly seen as an equivalent of Flemish De Standaard. The paper is widely perceived as pro-catholic...
, Belgian national newspaper.(6) Her second CD "Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist who initially developed a lyrical and idiosyncratic tonal language inspired by the music of Frédéric Chopin. Quite independent of the innovations of Arnold Schoenberg, Scriabin developed an increasingly atonal musical system,...
- from Romantic to Mystic", was released in October 2006 and named Album of the Week in leading British newspaper The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
. In February 2008 Irina recorded her third CD, all Chopin. Lankova’s debut at Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall is a leading international recital venue that specialises in hosting performances of chamber music and is best known for classical recitals of piano, song and instrumental music. It is located at 36 Wigmore Street, London, UK and was built to provide London with a venue that was both...
in July 2008 was described by Musical Opinion magazine as a ‘notable recital ended with a totally convincing and intensely musical account of Chopin's B minor Sonata’ . In February 2009, Lankova performed as a soloist with Royal Holloway University of London’s orchestra conducted by Neil Ferris
Neil Ferris
Neil George Ferris was an American football defensive back and halfback in the National Football League.A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Ferris was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1991...
featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.
In March 2009 Lankova was named a Steinway
Steinway
Steinway may refer to:* Steinway & Sons, an American and German piano manufacturer* Steinway Hall, a building housing concert halls, showrooms and sales departments for Steinway & Sons pianos* Steinway D-274, the concert grand piano by Steinway & Sons...
Artist joining a roster of the world’s finest pianists .
Discography
- Sergei Rachmaninov & Franz Liszt (2004, CD)
Rachmaninov Preludes Op.23, Liszt Rapsodie No.2 with cadence by Rachmaninov
- Alexander Scriabin (2006, CD)
Sonates No.2 & No.9, Pieces Op.32, Op.57
- Frederic Chopin (2008, CD)
Sonata No.3, Ballade No.1, Scherzo No.2, Nocturnes
External links
(1) Official Web Site of Irina Lankova(2) Reviews of Concerts & Recordings
(3) Irina Lankova's Youtube channel
(4) Irina Lankova’s fanclub on Facebook