Maxim Kinasov

TEACHING EXPERIENCE & APPROACH:

Maxim has served as a Piano Tutor at Aura Music Academy and as a Piano Teacher at both Maunders School of Popular Music and Rubato Music Centre in Manchester.

Prior to that, he dedicated 3 years to teaching as a Piano Teacher and Choir Accompanist at Moscow School of Arts No.14 in Russia.

His students, spanning various levels and ages from beginners to professionals, undergo comprehensive preparation for exams, concerts, and competitions, showcasing exceptional progress.

Remarkably, 100% of Maxim's students have attained a Merit or Distinction rate in their Grade exams, coupled with victories in piano competitions across the UK. Notably, one of his private students recently secured Third Prize at the Alderley Edge Festival, judged by Timothy Barratt.

Maxim warmly welcomes students of all levels and ages, starting from 6 years old, to experience a lesson with him.

Recognising the uniqueness of each student, Maxim believes in tailoring his approach to meet individual needs. For instance, with adult students, he emphasises the use of imagination in music while helping them understand the composer's style in their performed works. However, he acknowledges that such an approach may not be suitable for teaching young pianists.

Above all, Maxim strives to instil a love for music and the piano itself in his students, placing significant importance on finding the right approach to engage and captivate young learners from the outset. In his classes, students not only find enjoyment but also derive substantial benefits.

For Maxim, teaching is not merely about fostering the development of a student as a pianist; it is an opportunity to enhance his own skills as a pianist, teacher, and artist.

BIOGRAPHY:

Acclaimed by Leslie Howard for “Intelligent, brilliant, and compelling music-making from start to finish” (Musical Opinion Magazine), Maxim KINASOV is an award-winning pianist and the Ambassador for Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition.

With a remarkable track record, Maxim has triumphed in over 10 international piano competitions worldwide, including the First Prizes at the 2022 Birmingham and 2022 Windsor International Piano Competitions in the UK, as well as the First Prize at the 2019 Cantù International Piano and Orchestra Competition and Grand Prix at the 2014 Chopin Roma International Piano Competition in Italy.

In 2017, he graduated with Distinction from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire under the mentorship of Sergei Dorensky.

During his studies in Moscow, Maxim garnered both Second Prize and the Audience Prize at the renowned 2015 Gian Battista Viotti International Piano Competition in Vercelli, Italy.

As a member of the “Moscow Conservatoire Piano Quintet”, Maxim achieved notable success by earning top honours at the 2017 Sergei Taneyev International Chamber Ensembles Competition in Russia, securing the First Prize, the Special Tatiana Gaydamovich Award, and the Special Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire Prize “For the best performance of a work by Taneyev”.

In 2017, he moved to the UK to pursue his career as a concert pianist.

In 2018, Maxim won the RNCM Gold Medal and showcased his artistry at the RNCM Gold Medal Winners concert at Wigmore Hall.

After becoming an Artist of the Kirckman Concert Society in London, Maxim played his full-length solo debut recital at Wigmore Hall in October 2019.

His accolades in the UK extend to the 2019 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, where he clinched Second Prize and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Prize, as well as the highly-regarded 2022 Dudley International Piano Competition, where he won the Third Prize.

Maxim was one of the artists invited to perform at the 2020 Hastings International Piano Digital Festival, alongside notable musicians such as Rufus Wainwright and Vanessa Latarche.

In 2021, Maxim achieved the completion of his International Artist Diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music, guided by the esteemed pianist Ashley Wass.

Thanks to this course, Maxim made his debut recording of César Franck’s Symphonic Variations with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, which took place at the BBC Philharmonic Studio at MediaCityUK, Salford.

As a 2021 Imogen Cooper Music Trust Scholar, he participated in intensive master classes, interning with world-renowned pianist Dame Imogen Cooper for a week.

In October 2021, Maxim was invited to headline at Launch Concert for the 2022 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings, along with the European Union Chamber Orchestra.

Since 2012, Maxim is the Soloist of the St Petersburg House of Music, showcasing his virtuosity in renowned venues across the globe.

His performances have graced prestigious stages in Russia, Italy, Spain, the UK, Brazil, Israel, and the US, including iconic venues such as Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, and the illustrious Great Hall of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire.

Maxim Kinasov’s musical prowess has led to collaborations with world-renowned orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.