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Olga Kern
12+ albums
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With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique, and keen musicianship, pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, captivating audiences and critics alike. She was born into a family of musicians and began studying piano at the age of five. At seventeen, she was awarded first prize at the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, and in 2001, she launched her U.S. career, winning a historic Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the only woman in the last 50 years to do so. A Steinway Artist and Spirio Steinway piano ambassador, Olga is a laureate of several international competitions. In 2016 she was Jury Chairman of both Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition and the first Olga Kern International Piano Competition, where she also holds the title of Artistic Director. In December 2021, Olga was Jury Chairman of the 1st Chopin Animato International Piano competition in Paris, France. In coming seasons, she will continue to serve on the juries of several high-level competitions. Olga frequently gives masterclasses and since 2017 has served on the piano faculty of the Manhattan School of Music. Also in 2017, Olga received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (New York City). In 2019, she was appointed the Connie & Marc Jacobson Director of Chamber Music at the Virginia Arts Festival. Olga has performed with many prominent orchestras, including the St. Louis Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Baltimore Sympho
top songs
1
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op.53
1992Piano Concerto No.1, Op.11: II. Romanze: Larghetto
1893Polka de V. R.
1584Piano Concerto No.1, Op.11: III. Rondo: Vivace
1575Islamey (Oriental fantasy)
1426Liebesleid
1147Piano Concerto No.1, Op.11: I. Allegro maestoso
1148Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op.66
999Prelude & Fugue in G-sharp major, Op.29: Fugue
9610In the Garden (Étude-idylle)
94albums
Rachmaninov: Sonata No.2 - Balakirev: Islamey
Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1, Fantaisie Op.49, Bolero Op.19, Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66, Polonaise Op.53
Rachmaninov: Sonata No.2; Balakirev: Islamey
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 / Balakirev: Islamey
Rachmaninov: Transcriptions - Corelli Variations
Rachmaninov: Transcriptions; Corelli Variations
Rachmaninov: Transcriptions, Corelli Variations
Chopin: The Essentials
2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Preliminary Round
Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3
11th Van Cliburn Piano Competition
Brahms: Variations