Sunday, December 22, 6 PM (5:30 seating): Andrei Andreev, Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Virtuoso, Performs Beethoven and Chopin

Tickets $20 Now on Sale; drop by the store or call 541-345-8986 to reserve, or click on this link to go to our web store.

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Folks, it is very exciting to have Andrei Andreev living in our Community. He is truly one of the great young (37) pianists in the world. Originally from St Petersburg, Russia, which he left when the war over there broke out, Andrei has thrilled us with two sudden concerts here at the Bookstore. Here's a sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQBs9btzY78

Like Leonard Bernstein, he has the ability to bring classical music to the people. Please join us for an early evening concert as we prepare our hearts for the Holidays.

About Andrei

Andrei Andreev, age 36, was born in Kokjangack, a small town in Kyrgyzstan where he lived for fifteen years before his family moved to Saratov, Russia. Andrei completed his undergraduate degree at Saratov College of Arts and his graduate degree at Saratov State Conservatory. In both schools he attended Albert Tarakanov’s studio for piano performance. Albert Tarakanov is a pupil of Genrich Neuhaus, one of Russia’s most eminent pianists.

During his studies Andrei began touring Russia, Europe, China, and the United States. He performed in St. Petersburg: the Big Concert Hall of Catherine the Great Palace, the Big Hall of Music House (Дом Музыки), the Big Concert Hall «Beloselskich-Beloozerskich», Big Hall of Osobnyak Myasnikova, Palace of Architect. In Moscow – Glinka’s Museum, Gnessin Academy, private music Institutions. Also the Big Hall of the Saratov State Conservatory, Saratov State Philharmonia, Yaroslavl State Philharmonia with its Orchestra, Penza Philharmonia. In Europe, he performed in several churches and private events, in China he performed at several universities where he was also invited to give master-classes and lectures.

After completing his studies in Russia, Andrei performed for four years with the Saratov Philharmonic as the principal keyboardist. In addition to his performance career, Andrei also taught piano at the Saratov State Conservatory for several years.

Besides a Russian conservatory degree, Andrei also has a Master of Piano Performance degree from the University of Oregon and has taken additional classes at the Piano Academy in Lake Como, Italy.

Andrei has won many international and All-National Russian piano competition awards. Prizes include:

Grand-Prix in the International piano competition “PIANO/FORTE” in Saint-Petersburg (Russia), 2020.

1st prize in the Viva-Music International competition in Moscow (Russia). As the award Andrei was assigned to perform in the Carnegie Hall in June of 2021.

1st prize in The Way to Master a Skill International Piano Competition in Moscow.

2nd prize in the second Europe-Asia International Piano Competition.

2nd prize in the International Competition developed for the Centennial Anniversary of the Saratov State Conservatory, the Silver Medal in the Seattle International Piano Festival and Competition and others.

He has also been awarded several government grants for his contributions to the arts. Additionally, he has participated in and has been recognized by many music projects, such as the River of Talents, a project funded by St. Petersburg’s Music House which is focused on discovering new talent. He later participated in a similar program in Moscow. Also, Andre become a member of concert organization in St. Petersburg «Osobnyak Myasnikova». Artists of that organization are very well-known musicians who perform all over the world.

He also taught and performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the Rimsky-Korsikov School of Music starting September 2020 until March 2023.