Grand Piano Competition 2018: Grand Opening
With the Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Sladkovsky
Cast
Denis Matsuev — Pianist (Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Artistic Director of the Competition)
Alexander Malofeev — Pianist
Sandro Nebieridze — Pianist
State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia "Evgeny Svetlanov" (Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra)
Alexander Sladkovsky — Conductor
Program notes
Don’t miss the 2018 Grand Piano Competition! Founded two years ago by Denis Matsuev, the competition highlights the talents of young pianists from around the globe. This year, 15 young virtuosos aged 10 to 16 compete for the first prize, performing some of the greatest masterpieces of the piano repertoire. They are accompanied by the Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexander Sladkovsky and Valery Gergiev. Follow their courageous first steps, live from Moscow!