In 2020, Mikhaïl Bouzine won the First Prize of the 14th International Piano Competition of Orléans, as well as the Polska Music Prize and the Samson François Prize.
Interpretation
Mikhaïl Bouzine's program is structured like an opera, with a prologue and four acts, and explores various aspects of rebellion through a collection of diverse piano pieces.
Performer Biography
Mikhaïl Bouzine, born in Moscow in 1995, is a versatile musician who composes, plays piano, harpsichord, and electronic keyboard, and also performs as a dancer and conductor.
Interpretation
Mikhaïl Bouzine aims to show that contemporary piano music can be exciting, fun, and sexy, challenging the cliché that it is difficult or too demanding.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art, chosen by Mikhaïl Bouzine and photographer Charles d'Aspermont, evokes Russian constructivism and was taken in London.
Performer Biography
Mikhaïl Bouzine received top musical education at the Moscow Conservatory, studying piano with Andrei Shibko, harpsichord with Tatiana Zenaïshvili, and composition with Vladimir Tarnopolsky.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording made at the Théâtre d'Orléans on May 12, 2021, and is a co-production between B Records and the International Piano Competition of Orléans.
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