Cello Recital - Alexander Chaushian & Dimitry Ishkanovov

Musicians

• Alexander Chaushian - cello

Internationally acclaimed Armenian cellist Alexander Chaushian has performed extensively around the world as a distinguished soloist, celebrated for his refined artistry and his dedication to bringing the music of his homeland to audiences globally. His performances have received widespread praise; BBC Classical Music and Klassik Magazine noted his admirable commitment to carrying Armenian music to the international stage.

After beginning his studies in Armenia, Alexander continued his education at the renowned Menuhin School and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, before pursuing advanced studies at Hochschule Berlin. He is a laureate of numerous international competitions, including the 12th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the ARD International Music Competition in Germany. As an alumnus of Young Concert Artists in New York, he toured extensively across the United States. He is also the Artistic Director of the Classic Cello International Competition.

• Dmitry Ishkhanov - piano

Apart from showing incredible potential, this young pianist already demonstrates mature and unique artistic capabilities. Amongst his biggest accomplishments, in September 2016, at the age of 11, Dmitry represented Malta at the Eurovision of Young Musicians held in Cologne, Germany, and became the youngest finalist in the Eurovision history. Furthermore, at the age of 14, Dmitry has debuted in Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium performing Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and conductor Miran Vaupotić. He released his first CD Virtuoso in October of 2021 with Parma Recordings playing a program by Chopin.

Program

• Music by Debussy, Prokofiev, Medtner and Schnittke