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Grigory Smirnov is a composer and piano/keyboard player
Born in Novosibirsk (Siberia, Russia), Grigory Smirnov studied piano at the Novosibirsk Music College (1996-2000) and composition at the Novosibirsk State Conservatoire (2000-2006) with Yuri Yukechev (the chairman of the Siberian Organization of the Russian Composers Union). He is currently a graduate student at The Juilliard School (New York) where he is studying composition with is one of the most prominent American composers Christopher Rouse.
Among his awards is a prize of the IV International Prokofiev Competition (2003, St. Petersburg) for Sonata "Stained Glasses" for two pianos.
Grigory Smirnov composes chamber, orchestral, choral and electronic music. Working mainly in a contemporary classical idiom, he also involves experimental, jazz and electronic features into his music. Some works of Grigory Smirnov have been published by Edition Svitzer (Denmark)
In addition to his composer’s activity Grigory Smirnov is a piano, electronic keyboards and organ performer. He performs both prepared works and free improvisations as soloist and in ensemble.
Congratulations and Welcome to the USA. You are so talented and will go far. I hope to shake your hand one day. If you are ever in Nashville (God help you), we must hook up. Tina
Hello Grigory! Thank you so much for adding and kind comment. Many congratulations for your admirable and great performance!!! My best regards! Dimitri
I loved performing in Russia very much Grigory. The people there have a much greater appreciation for the arts. The Russians are a very cultured people. Take care now...
Thank you for your kind words, Grigory. I can certainly return the compliment. Mirror of Emptiness is a great piece and created quite a buzz at PASIC this year. Keep in touch!
