London-based Ukrainian-Russian pianist Vitaly Pisarenko, First Prize winner of the 8th International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht and Third Prize winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition (2015), is an artist of profound depth and dazzling technique, steadily gaining worldwide recognition since his triumphs on the international competition stage.
The New York Times has praised him as an "immensely gifted pianist...with prodigious technique, myriad shadings and scrupulous accuracy." This artistry is in high demand across the globe.
Vitaly regularly performs worldwide as a recitalist and a chamber musician. Past concerts include appearances at the Wigmore Hall, Musikverein in Vienna, Bozar in Brussels, National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing, Shanghai Concert Hall, Mozarteum in Salzburg, de Singel in Antwerp, Toyota Concert Hall in Japan, Hong Kong City Hall, Salle Cortot in Paris and Palace of Arts in Budapest.
As a soloist Vitaly collaborated with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra in Warsaw, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, London Mozart Players, Noord Nederlands Orchestra, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra on tour in Japan, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Het Gelders Orchestra, the YMSO and others performing at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Cadogan Hall in London, Big Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire, Tokyo Opera City, Seoul Arts Center, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Sala San Paulo in Brazil and De Doelen in Rotterdam among others.
The Association of Music Critics of Argentina recently presented Vitaly with the '2018 Revelation Award'.
His distinguished academic journey includes studies at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Codarts Rotterdam, and the Royal College of Music (RCM) in London, where he currently serves as Professor of Piano. He also maintains his position as a principal study teacher at the prestigious Purcell School for young musicians, further solidifying his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical talent.
As a highlight of Finger Waltz Piano Nights 2026, Vitaly Pisarenko returns to Singapore on 16 January 2026 at Victoria Concert Hall. His recital will feature works by Schubert and Liszt, promising a captivating display of piano colours and depth.
Program
Franz Schubert
Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935
Intervals 20 minutes
Wagner-Liszt
Tannhäuser Overture
Bellini-Liszt
Réminiscences de Norma
(Programme subject to change at the artist’s discretion)
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