Friday 16th January
and
Sunday 18th January, 6pm
The Complete Chopin Nocturnes
Andrei Kudriakov Андрей Кудряков
Grand Prix - International Kabalevsky Competition
1st Prize - Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition; Ivanovka
1st Prize Liszt International Pianist Competition (Italy)
Chopin, 21 Nocturnes
Two performances: Friday, January 16th and Sunday 18th, both at 6pm
1. Nocturne in B♭ minor, Op. 9 No. 1
2. Nocturne in E♭ major, Op. 9 No. 2
3. Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3
4. Nocturne in F major, Op. 15 No. 1
5. Nocturne in F♯ major, Op. 15 No. 2
6. Nocturne in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3
7. Nocturne in C♯ minor, Op. 27 No. 1
8. Nocturne in D♭ major, Op. 27 No. 2
9. Nocturne in B major, Op. 32 No. 1
10. Nocturne in A♭ major, Op. 32 No. 2
11. Nocturne in G minor, Op. 37 No. 1
12. Nocturne in G major, Op. 37 No. 2
13. Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
14. Nocturne in F♯ minor, Op. 48 No. 2
15. Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1
16. Nocturne in E♭ major, Op. 55 No. 2
17. Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1
18. Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2
19. Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (posth.)
20. Nocturne in C♯ minor, KK IVa/16 (posth.)
21. Nocturne in C minor, KK VIa/1 (posth., published 1938)
Andrei Kudriakov began formal training at age four at the “Rainbow” Music School No. 8 under Elena Mukhametova. His career quickly gained momentum with major competition victories, including the Grand Prix at the All-Russian Pianists Competition in Tolyatti (2000) and the International Kabalevsky Competition in Samara (2001). He went on to study at the Samara Music College under Larisa Parfenova and later at the Saratov State Conservatory with Professor Albert Tarakanov, graduating with honors and earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Alongside his studies, Kudriakov refined his artistry through masterclasses with pianists such as Lang Lang, Denis Matsuev, and Mikhail Pletnev, building a repertoire that spans solo works, chamber music, and more than twenty concertos.
Kudriakov has since established himself as an internationally active performer and educator, touring across Russia, Europe, and Asia, and appearing at prestigious events such as the centenary of the Saratov Conservatory and the “Three Centuries of Classical Romance” festival in St. Petersburg. His projects include the “Quatre Musicians” tour and commemorative concerts in China honoring Tchaikovsky.
In addition to piano recitals, concerto appearances, and chamber collaborations, he is recognized for his teaching excellence, earning awards for preparing students for international competitions. Since 2024, he has served as a permanent jury member of the Kabalevsky Competition in Samara and as its official ambassador in China, underscoring his dual role as a performer of distinction and a cultural bridge-builder in the global music community.
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Reservations: 1,000 baht per person per concert.
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Etiquette: No photos during the performance. Photos may be taken during the encore only. During the main performance please put your phone in silent mode and put it away.
Children: Children aged eight years and older may attend the concert depending on the suitability of the program.
Cancellations and credits: Credit will be allowed for future concerts in the event of illness. Please don't come if you're feeling sick or recovering but still coughing.
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