Audiences all over Europe, North America and Russia might know the pianist Misha Fomin as a romantic virtuoso who appears unruffled by the most demanding works in the repertoire. Fomin however is a versatile pianist whose repertoire spans from Baroque through Romanticism to Contemporary music.
Fomin has always been renowned for his fine communicative skills in front of an audience, effortless technique and inspiring musicianship in everything he performs. His playing is praised by prominent musical critics for his subtlety of touch and phrasing, his wide and rich palette of colours and refinement of musical expression.
‘His playing is praised by prominent musical critics for his subtlety of touch and phrasing.’
Misha began studying at an early age in Nalchik (Russia) and his outstanding early promise blossomed into graduation with distinction from the Gnessin’s Russian Academy of Music, Moscow. He studied with Lina Bulatova, herself a pupil of the revered professor Helen Gnessina and legendary Heinrich Neuhaus.
Following his successes in international piano competitions, Misha was invited to take part in music festivals in Russia, Germany and France and perform with first-class orchestras. He is currently in demand for a wide variety of chamber music ensembles, playing with leading instrumentalists, as well as appearing on major international concert platforms in recitals. Appearances include the Musikverein (Vienna), Fairfield Halls (London,) Carnegie Hall (New York), Philharmonic, (St. Petersburg), The Concertgebouw Main Hall (Amsterdam) and the Konzerthaus, (Berlin).
Fomin is passionate about sharing his artistry with the young generation of pianists and enjoys working regularly with students in master classes and educational events. He is frequently heard on TV and Radio broadcasts i.e. Stingray Classica. Recordings he made have received critical acclaim in leading classical music magazines. Early 2020 was the release of a Tchaikovsky album
‘The Seasons’ Op. 37b, a series of twelve beautiful gems. In summer 2020 was the release of his first Beethoven album with piano sonatas, the pianist will be recording all thirty-two sonatas in the Mosfilm TonStudio, Moscow.
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(08-2020)