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Vakhtang Kodanashvili
Georgian pianist Vakhtang Kodanashvili started his musical education at the Z. Paliashvili Georgian School of Music at the age of six, when he began studying with Marina Gelashvili. While in school he regularly performed in Georgia and other countries in the former Soviet Union and had his orchestral debut at the age of nine. He appeared as a soloist with national orchestras and his performances were broadcasted on national television and radio.
In 1995, Mr. Kodanashvili moved to the United States after been accepted to join the world-renowned Toradze Piano Studio at Indiana University South Bend. Under the tutelage of professor Alexander Toradze he earned both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance. During his studies at the university Mr. Kodanashvili also received numerous achievement awards.
As a member of the Toradze Piano Studio, Mr. Kodanashvili frequently tours the world. He has performed in such prestigious music festivals as Hollywood Bowl, Sandpoint, Edinburgh, Ruhr, Stresa, Ravenna, Rotterdam, Salzburg Festivals and many others.
Mr. Kodanashvili has appeared as soloist with numerous symphony orchestras, including South Bend, Elkhart, La Porte, Springfield, Spokane, Kingsport, Tbilisi, Orchestra Giovanile "Luigi Cherubini" and most recently the BBC Philharmonic.
In February 2001, Vakhtang Kodanashvili made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. This was a result of his victory at The World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He is the prize winner of several international competitions: The Hellam Young Artist Competition in Springfield, Missouri, USA; The Nena Wideman Piano Competition in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; The Bartok-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev International Piano Competition in Radford, Virginia, USA; 8th International Piano Competition "Spanish Composers" in Las Rozas, Spain; The 20th New Orleans International Piano Competition, Louisiana, USA.
Mr. Kodanashvili is currently studying with professor George Vatchnadze at Michigan State University College of Music where he is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.
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Round I
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D. Scarlatti
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Sonata in G minor, K. 8
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F. Chopin
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Scherzo No. 4 in E major, op. 54
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A. Scriabin
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Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30
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Round II
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S. Prokoviev
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Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82
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Semifinal Round
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R. Schumann
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Humoreske, Op. 20
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I. Stravinsky
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Three Movements from the Ballet "Petroushka"
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Final Round
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P. Tchaikovsky
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Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
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In his own words:
I like spending time with my family and friends, photography, technology, driving, Japanese and Indian cuisine etc.
I believe piano competitions offer unique opportunity to make yourself heard, gain performing experience and expand your audience.
Music has always been and will be one of the most important parts of my life. Performing on stage to share my music with the listener is what I strive toward. And later having the opportunity of passing my knowledge and experience on to the younger, aspiring musicians would make my life even more exciting and meaningful.
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