Vassily Primakov and Oxana Mikhailoff, one piano four hands

In recent years, Vassily Primakov has been hailed as a pianist of world class importance. Gramophone wrote that "Primakov's empathy with Chopin's spirit could hardly be more complete," and the American Record Guide stated: "Since Gilels, how many pianists have the right touch? In Chopin, no one currently playing sounds as good as this! This is a great Chopin pianist." Music Web-International called Primakov's Chopin concertos CD "one of the great Chopin recordings of recent times. These are performances of extraordinary power and beauty." In 1999, as a teen-aged prizewinner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, Primakov was praised by Donald Rosenberg of the Cleveland Plain Dealer: "How many pianists can make a line sing as the Moscow native did on this occasion? Every poignant phrase took ethereal wing. Elsewhere the music soared with all of the turbulence and poetic vibrancy it possesses. We will be hearing much from this remarkable musician."

Vassily Primakov has released numerous recordings for Bridge Records that include works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Chopin, Dvorak, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Philip Glass, Arlene Sierra and Poul Ruders.

In 2011, Mr. Primakov, along with his duo partner, Natalia Lavrova established a new and vibrant record company, L.P. Classics, Inc. Their first release was Anton Arensky: Four Suites for Two Pianos. Most recently, they released Primakov’s Live in Concert Album that includes works by Medtner, Schumann, Brahms’ Handel Variations and Ravel’s La Valse. www.lpclassics.net

In March 2012 Vassily Primakov became a Yamaha Artist.

Oxana Mikhailoff is a concert pianist who also maintains an active teaching schedule. This Russian-born American pianist has won many awards including the Martha Argerich International Piano Competition. Oxana had her Carnegie Hall Debut in 1999 followed by an All-Chopin recital dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death. Ms. Mikhailoff appears regularly on the East coast playing solo and chamber music concerts. She is a Founder of Homeschool Music Conservatory, new and vibrant business that provides highest quality music lessons at people’s homes.. Of her playing, Vladimir Feltsman said “…(Oxana Mikhailoff) is a mature and accomplished musician…Her playing has character, imagination, and is poetic. She has a strong personality and stage presence…”

Oxana Mikhailoff and Vassily Primakov have known each other for nearly 30 years. Both spent their formidable years at the Moscow State Conservatory under the tutelage of the legendary Professor Vera Gornostaeva. Sharing these experiences formed an unbreakable bond between these two pianists that inspires them to perform substantial programs that educate and entertain their audiences.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bronxville Women's Club, 135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville, United States