Born into a musical family in Donetsk, Ukraine, pianist Nikita Burzanitsa began his studies at seven and trained at the Special Music School for Gifted Children under Professor Nataliya Chesnokova.

Awarded a full scholarship to Wells Cathedral School in the UK, he continued his development with John Byrne. He has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Lang Lang, Steven Hough, Imogen Cooper, Angela Hewitt, and Igor Levit. Nikita has performed across Europe, earning acclaim for his technical mastery and expressive musicality.

Programme:

Bach - Toccata in E minor 

Ravel - Gaspard de la nuit 

Liszt - Grand Etudes de Paganini No.2 

Prokofiev - Sonata No.7 Op.83

Here is a video of Nikita playing  Prokofiev - Sonata No.7 

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxmAOb8F58Ydjv6Q0VICzNbODiuphQZn09?si=mMmoyXgEMcz1kvzm

If you would like to attend the concert at the British Institute Library, please register here or write an email to bif@britishinstitute.it  

Suggested donation €20. 

Presented in partnership with the Keyboard Trust, with the support of the Robert Turnbull Piano Foundation