"Denis, you are really wonderful. I want to invite you to play with me very soon". Jeffrey Tate, conductor (chairman of the Vendome Prize Jury)
"I love him, I love him, I love him... he's such a healthy pianist, he touches me so much..." Elizabeth Leonskaya, pianist
"Denis is not only the greatest winner of this competition but a revelation to become probably one of the most important pianists in the future." Gordon Back, pianist and director of the Menuhin International Violin Competition, Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London
"Each of his notes makes us cry..." Ilana Vered, pianist
"Denis is not only the greatest winner of this competition but a revelation to become probably one of the most important pianists in the future." Gordon Back, pianist and director of the Menuhin International Violin Competition, Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London
"Each of his notes makes us cry..." Ilana Vered, pianist
"Denis is one of my best students ever, he's one of my favourite ones!" Fou T'Song to Paloma O'Shea.
"Mr Denis Kozhukhin is one of the great pianistic talents of his generation. His sensitive musicality but also strong, powerful pianism combined with a high level virtuosity makes his performances creative and highly interesting. I have had the pleasure to work with him in chamber music at the Escuela Superior Reina Sofia in Madrid and to hear Mr Kozhukhin's interpretations has been most inspiring." Ralf Gothóni
"Denis really deserved the victory! I am also very happy for him." Ralf Gothóni, Professor, Pianist & Principal conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra
Denis Kozhukhin has not only won the 1st Prize of one the world's most prestigious competitions after an amazing interpretation of Brahms Piano Concerto E-Flat major n°2 with the Gulbenkian Orchestra conducted by George Pehlivanian in Lisbon last 25th of July 2009, but he has overwhelmed the whole audience and jury of his extreme talent and sensibility, expressing obviously his capacity to become one of the most promising pianists. Some people was crying of emotion during his 3rd movement where all was sounding pure grace and love. A pure moment of joy I will never forget myself.
AM
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