Sasha Grynyuk
piano
Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Sasha Grynyuk studied at The National Music Academy of Ukraine, and later at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in London, with Ronan O’Hora. After graduation he also benefited from artistic guidance from great musicians including Alfred Brendel and Murray Perahia.
Winner of over ten international competitions, prizes and awards, Sasha was chosen as a Rising Star by BBC Music Magazine and by International Piano Magazine. His recent successes also include the 1st prizes of the Rio de Janeiro International Piano Competition, and at the Grieg International Piano Competition, and Guildhall School’s most prestigious award – the Gold Medal – previously won by such artists as Jacqueline Du Pre and Bryn Terfel.
He regularly performs in the most renowned concert halls throughout Europe, South and North America, Far East and Asia, including Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Salle Cortot, Bridgewater Hall, Barbican Hall, Wigmore Hall, and Carnegie Hall. Sasha was described by the legendary Charles Rosen as “an impressive artist with remarkable, unfailing musicality, always moving with the most natural, electrifying, and satisfying interpretations”.
