Ilya Itin

Since winning all the major prizes of the renowned Leeds International Pianoforte Competition in 1996 Russian born Ilya Itin's consummate pianism has delighted audiences on four continents. He has been praised for "his rare and exciting artistry" and "superb technique" (Daily Telegraph UK).

His performance in the final of the Leeds led to an invitation to perform Rachmaninov's Concerto # 3 with Sir Simon Rattle on his farewell tour of Europe with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. "The perfect pianist Ilya Itin succeeded in transforming the romantic revelry of Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano concerto into rhythmic force and compactness" (Der Standard Wien).

In recent seasons his wide ranging recital and concerto repertoire from Bach to Messiaen has been applauded throughout Europe, the Americas and in Asia performing with orchestras including the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, Prague Symphony, St.Petersburg Philharmonic and Tokyo Philharmonic. He has collaborated with such conductors as Atherton, Hickox, Jarvi, Kreizberg, Maksymiuk, Pletnev and Tovey. International festivals from Aldeburgh to Tel Aviv and Toulouse, diverse broadcasts and master classes have been included in his schedule.

Forthcoming engagements include Miami International Piano Festival and Lecce Festival in Italy where he will be performing and recording Rachmaninov for VAI. Other recordings include a CD and video (which was broadcast on PBS) of 2000 Miami International Piano Festival of Discovery

Born in Ekaterinburg, Ilya Itin studied from the age of five with Natalia Litvinova at the Sverdlovsk Music School for gifted children. He graduated the Moscow Tchaikovsky Consevatory where his teacher was Lev Naumov. He is working with Edna Golandsky and has been a grateful recipient of support from Patrons of Exceptional Artists.

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