Alexander Shtarkman
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Alexander Shtarkman, born in 1967 in Moscow, studied with M. Dorensky at the famous Tschaikovsky Conservatory in his native town. His debut recitals in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City promted strong words of praise from audiences and critics alike. In 1989 he won the Fourth prize at the Van Cliburn International competition where he was also awarded the "Steven De Groote Memorial Chamber Music Award". In October 1991 Mr. Shtarkman was awarded the First Prize of the Taipei International Piano Competition and gave numerous concerts in Taiwan as a result of this prize. As well he performed throughout Europe and Japan. Finally in 1995 he was awarded the First Prize of the prestigeous International Piano Competition F. Busoni in Bolzano.
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