Ksenia Nosikova
Ksenia Nosikova
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About Ksenia Nosikova
KSENIA NOSIKOVA (www.ksenia-nosikova.com) Called a pianist of “impressive musicianship” and “refined sensibility and exquisite pianism, fascinating to watch and hear” by the Boston Globe and New York Concert Reviews, Ksenia Nosikova has performed extensively as a solo pianist and chamber musician in Europe, Russia, and both Americas. In the United States she appeared at different concert venues including Merkin Hall, Jordan Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Dame Myra Hess concert series in Chicago, Los Angeles Museum of Arts concert series, and at over 50 American universities guest artist series. She has been invited to perform in various international and national festivals including those in Rimini (Italy), Munster (France), and Rovin (Yugoslavia), as well as the Aspen and Sarasota Music Festivals in the United States. The press has praised her performances as being “… brilliant, full of grace and the most astonishing precision.…” (Dernieres Nouvilles D’Alsace), and “…musically very poetic ...full of light, warmth, and joy…” (Madison Music Review). Among her recordings are 3 solo piano compact discs of The Years of Pilgrimage by Franz Liszt released by Centaur Records, Inc. to critical acclaim. “…Ksenia Nosikova proves to be a worthy contender on every level, as her stylish, intelligent, and technically rock-solid artistry bears out…” ClassicsToday. And to quote the American Record Guide “…Her Polonaise Melancolique is indeed revelatory…extraordinary elasticity of rhythm, tasteful rubato, and above all, spellbinding atmosphere. I don’t expect this unusual work played so remarkably any time soon…” Her most recent release (fall 2006) is a recording of early twentieth-century English music for viola and piano “The Blissful Viola” with violist Christine Rutledge on Centaur Records label. Ksenia Nosikova’s collaboration with an American composer Lera Auerbach led to a world-premiere recording of Ms. Auerbach’s solo piano music, which will be released in 2007. Ms. Nosikova has been featured on several live radio and television programs, including WQXR in New York City, WFMT in Chicago, WGBH in Boston, KMZT in Los Angeles, and Zagreb TV. Ksenia Nosikova is a graduate of Moscow Conservatory, where she received her Undergraduate and Masters’ (with highest honors) degrees. She earned her Doctoral degree from the University of Colorado. Presently, Ksenia Nosikova is an Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Iowa, where she devotedly teaches an international studio of graduate and undergraduate students. Her students have been successful in obtaining college teaching jobs, winning international, regional, and state piano competitions, and performing on national and state radio broadcasts, such as the From the Top (Boston) and Know the Score (Iowa City). Many of her students have been accepted to important graduate music programs and festivals. Since joining the University of Iowa faculty in 1998, she has presented over 40 master classes in the US and abroad. In addition to her active performing, recording and teaching schedule, she is in high demand as an adjudicator. The winner of three international competitions, she served the Ibla Grand Prize International Competition (Italy), several American young artists’ competitions, and MTNA auditions as a jury member. She is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Teachers, and Who’s Who in American Women. Ksenia Nosikova is a Steinway Artist.
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