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Cello: Favorite Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky did not compose so many pieces for cello. Still, his scores are iconic masterpieces in the cello repertoire. John Blanch asked to a few candidates of the XV International Tchaikovsky…

Alexander Kniazev: "Really big talents"

Piano, Violin, Cello: First Round Results!

Discover the results of the first round of the piano, violin and cello categories!

Live Interview with Jian Wang

Valli and Alexey Steblev interviewed the cellist Jian Wang, a jury member of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition.

Backstage of cello first round

The third day of the first cello tour came to an end. 19 from 25 candidates have already performed. Geographic diversity of the Cello Competition is amazing (Norwegian, France, Romania, China, Japan,…

Live Interview with David Geringas

Martti Rousi: Learning from Youth

An interview with the cellist Martti Rousi, artistic director of the Sibafest (Helsinki) and of the Sysmän Suvisoitto Music Festival, and jury member for the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition…

Live Interview With Alexander Kniazev

Valli and Alexey Steblev interviewed the cellist Alexander Kniazev, a jury member this year and the third prize winner at the 1978 Tchaikovsky Competition.

Wolfgang Boettcher: "Amazing Evolution"

Cello: Drawing Lots

A few days ago, the audition results for the Cello Competition were announced. Following the announcement in Moscow, the 25 lucky contestants headed to Saint Petersburg where they arrived at 23:30,…