On 26 June the awards ceremony for the II Rachmaninoff International Competition for Pianists, Composers and Conductors took place at the Petrovsky Travel Palace in Moscow.
Soloists of the Mariinsky Orchestra, Alexey Krasheninnikov (violin) and Eduard Kiprsky (piano), were among the winners in the composition category. Krasheninnikov was awarded 2nd prize and a Silver Medal, while Kiprsky received 3rd prize and a Bronze Medal as well as the special prize for the best piano work.
Mariinsky Theatre guest conductors Alexei Aslanov and Yuri Demidovich shared 3rd prizes and Bronze Medals in the conducting category. The Mariinsky Orchestra was honoured with a diploma “For Outstanding Work at the Competition”.
Established in 2021 on the eve of the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth, the Rachmaninoff International Competition is a prestigious platform for showcasing and discussing the achievements of today’s leading performers and composers. The competition is held in three disciplines – piano, composition and conducting – which reflect the essence of Rachmaninoff’s genius: an unparalleled piano virtuoso, an exceptional conductor and a great composer whose musical legacy continues to inspire generations.
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