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Stanislav Khristenko
"It was clear that Khristenko knows how to spin a story; his pacing was mature and unhurried, the dynamic range wide, and his fingers exhibited power and sensitivity."
-Robert Battey , Washington Post
Mr. Khristenko has the poise and intellect of a seasoned performer."
"...[a piece] sparkled like a gem, honed to perfection..."
"The performance was organic from beginning to end, and one of the best I have heard of this difficult work [Schumann's Fantasy in C major]".
-David LaMarche , New York Concert Review
bio
BIO
Stanislav started taking piano lessons at the age of 8 and gave his first solo piano recital at 10 in the Kharkov Philarmonic Hall .This was followed by a few prizes at the International Piano Competitions in Slovakia ,Germany, Italy, Ukraine and Russia. Stanislavs debut with the orchestra took place at the age of 13 playing Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor.
Stanislavs dedicated teacher in Kharkov sent him to Moscow at the age of 14 . There he joined the studio of legendary pianist and teacher Vera Gornostaeva. Professor Gornostaeva became his teacher and mentor for many years, first in the Moscow Chopin College and later at the Tchaikovsky State Conservatory. Being a recipient of scholarships of Mstislav Rostropovich and Vladimir Spivakov Foundations for gifted young musicians, Stanislav was touring intensively with solo and chamber music performances in Norway, Netherlands, Italy and through Russia.
Khristenkos unquenchable desire for knowledge and inspiration eventually brought him to study with incomparable Sergei Babayan. Stanislav names his beloved teachers as a main influence and inspiration throughout the years.
One of the most demanded performers of his generation, Stanislav is enjoying an intense career performing worldwide. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in October 2009 which was followed by his solo recital in Schubert Saal in Vienna in 2010. Stanislav has also given recitals in the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago and Phillips Collection Concert Series in Washington D.C.
Mr. Khristenko has appeared as a soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra Mihail Jora, Berliner Musikfreunde Orchestra, Takamatsu Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Conservatory Orchestra, South Arkansas Symphony, Northwest Florida Symphony and many others.
Stanislav has CD recordings released in the Netherlands, Germany and Russia.
prizes and awards
Ukrainian-born pianist Stanislav Khristenko has won over 20 top prizes at the International Piano Competitions worldwide as well as two prizes at the International Chamber Music Competitions.2010- "Citta di Cantu" Piano Competition (Italy, I prize in Romantic concerto category)- Jose Iturbi International Piano competition (Los Angeles, CA, USA, I prize)- New Orleans International Piano Competition (New Orleans, LA, USA, III prize)2009-Bosendorfer International Piano Competition (Tempe, AZ, I prize)-Virginia Waring International Piano Competition (Palm Desert, CA, I prize solo, II prize concerto)2008- Tongyeong International Music Competition (South Korea, II prize)-Wideman Piano Competition (Shreveport, LA, USA, I prize)2007-1st International Gaidamovich Chamber Music Competition (piano trio, Russia, I prize)-International Nikolai Rubinstein Chamber Music Competition ( piano trio, Russia, II prize)2006- Mauro Paolo Monopoli Prize International Piano Competition in Barletta (Italy, I prize)-Takamatsu International Piano Competition (Japan,II prize )-Benedetto XIII prize International Piano Competition in Gravina (Italy, I prize)2005-Cleveland International Piano Competition (USA, III prize)-Pausylipon Prize International Piano Competition in Naples (Italy, I prize )2004-Dimitrios Vikelas in Veria (Greece, I prize )1999-in Kosice (Slovakia, I prize)1998-First Moscow Neuhaus Festival of Young Pianists (Moscow, Winner)-in Ettlingen (Germany, IV prize)1997in Agropoli (Italy, I prize )1996-Karamanov in Simferopol (Ukraine, II prize )1995-Safonov in Pyatigorsk (Russia, I prize )
repertoire
Mr.Khristenko has 23 piano concertos in his repertoire. They are all ready for performance in the 2011/2012 season :
J.S. Bach. Piano Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056
J. Haydn. Piano Concerto in D major, Hob.XVIII:11
W.A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat major, "Jeunehomme", K. 271
W.A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat major, K. 449
W.A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
W.A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467
W.A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
L.W. Beethoven. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op.15
L.W. Beethoven. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, op. 19
L.W. Beethoven. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op. 37
L.W. Beethoven. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, op. 58
J.Brahms. Piano Concerto no.1 in D minor, Op. 15
F.Chopin. Piano Concertos No.1 in E minor, op. 11
F.Chopin. Piano Concertos No.2 in F minor, op.21
R.Schumann. Piano Concerto in A Minor in A minor, Op.54
E.Grieg. Piano Concerto in A minor in A minor, Op. 16
F.Liszt. Piano Concerto no.1 in E-flat major, S.124
P. Tchaikovsky. Piano Concerto no .1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
S. Rachmaninov. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 1
S. Rachmaninov. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
S. Rachmaninov. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in A minor, Op. 43
M. Ravel. Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major
S. Prokofiev. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
A passionate chamber music lover, Stanislav Khristenko has an impressive list of ensemble pieces performed with his colleagues and friends worldwide. It includes piano quintets, quartets, trios and duos with various instruments and voices by European, Russian and American Composers. All pieces are ready for performances in 2011/12.
