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Alexandre Moutouzkine serves as Piano Department Co-Head and Faculty at Manhattan School of Music's School of Music. This Russian-American pianist maintains an active international performance career, having appeared as soloist with over 60 orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, and Israel Philharmonic across five continents.
His artistic focus centers on classical piano repertoire with specialized expertise in Chopin, Ravel, and Stravinsky interpretations. Moutouzkine actively champions cross-cultural projects through Cuban piano music and original transcriptions like his solo piano version of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. His performance philosophy emphasizes rhetorical balance between technical precision and expressive fantasy as noted by International Piano magazine.
His discography demonstrates consistent exploration of diverse musical traditions, from core European classical works to Latin American repertoire. The 2017 Cuban piano album exemplifies his commitment to cultural fusion, while recent collaborations like the Ravel & Stravinsky recording showcase innovative transcription work that bridges compositional eras.
Moutouzkine's accolades include:
- Top prizes at 20+ international competitions (Naumburg, Cleveland, Montreal)
- Special Award for Artistic Potential at age 19
- Cubadisco award for best classical recording
- "Artist of the Season" from Chamber Music International
As an educator, he mentors competition-winning students across six continents and serves as guest artist at major festivals including Beijing International Piano Festival and MusicAlp. His adjudication work spans prestigious competitions from Geneva to Moscow, reflecting his global influence in piano pedagogy and performance standards.
