Artem Kuznetsov

A native of Balashov, Russia, pianist Artem Kuznetsov is an award winning concert pianist, a vivid chamber musician hailed for his artistry, virtuosity, lyricism and exciting energy; he is extensively performing solo recitals as well as collaborating  internationally with orchestras under conductors such as Conrad Van Alpen, Simon Crawford-Philips, Ovidiu Balan, Benedetto Montebello and Lawrence Golan.

Moreover, through the partnership with musical organizations in the US he has been actively involved in musical outreach for underserved communities as well as educational events for young musicians. He has been part of organizations and concert series that have donated to charities including the “Multiple Sclerosis” society and “Direct relief Covid-19 response.” In 2020 he was appointed an Emissary of the Muses of the city of San Antonio by the Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Artem Kuznetsov is a winner of more than ten international competitions including the Sanremo International Piano competition, Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition, Valsesia Musica International Competition, the Canada International Artists Piano Competition, the Seattle International Piano Competition and the Dallas International Piano Competition among others. His real passion for music started at the age of 14, when he for the first time visited Sergei Rachmaninoff’s museum-estate and heard recordings of Rachmaninoff performing his own compositions.

Mr. Kuznetsov has performed and collaborated with internationally acclaimed musicians such as Hans Graf, Scott Yoo, Desmond Hoebig, Aloysia Friedmann, Jon Kimura Parker, Lilit Gampel, David Radzynski, Chee-Yun, Julian Schwarz and regularly appears in prestigious venues around the world. These include the Muziekcentrum Enschede, The Netherlands; Schloss Ettlingen, Asamsaal, Casino Di Sanremo, Germany, Como, Italy; Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City; Kennedy Center, Washington DC; Benaroya Hall, Seattle; Kimmel Center, Philadelphia.

Throughout his career he was a performing artist at several festivals such as the Triumph Music Festival in Philadelphia, the VI Festival “V Storonu Vyborga” in Russia, the XXVIII International Rachmaninoff Music Festival in Russia and the Orcas Chamber Music Festival.

Mr. Kuznetsov was featured in several radio stations in the US including the “Texas Public Radio” in San Antonio and “King FM” in Seattle. His biography is published in the book, “Gifted Children of Russia” 2004. His first LP was released on “Orpheus Classical” label on all the major streaming platforms followed by a second album that will be released in 2023 on “KNS Classical” label.

Mr. Kuznetsov’s major teachers include Stanislav Ioudenitch (Park University, Missouri) and Dr. Jon Kimura Parker (Shepherd School of Music, Rice University).

“Noble and very sensitive musicianship” – Leon Fleisher

“Artist with a big heart” – Hans Graf

“He played with an exiting energy , corressing each key with force and prescision” – KC Metropolis