ALEXANDER KASHPURIN

concert pianist, conductor, piano docent.

 

Music is not just a passion for Alexander Kashpurin (1996); it is the very essence of his being. Raised in St. Petersburg, he found his first musical home as boy soprano in the city’s professional boys’ choir. The daily rehearsals and numerous European tours not only nurtured his love for music but also inspired him to dedicate himself fully to this art form.

His first contact with a piano at the age of eight; it was as if he had discovered a missing piece of himself. The black and white keys became his world, and soon, music took on an all-encompassing role in his life.

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The Road to Excellence

At twelve, Alexander was admitted to the prestigious St. Petersburg Music Lyceum, where he honed his skills under the expert guidance of Irina Lobikova. In 2014, he continued his musical journey at the renowned Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory.

His dedication and talent were undeniable: in 2019, he graduated with the highest distinction—summa cum laude. But this was only the beginning. He pursued the exclusive "Post Graduate Performance Course," which he also completed summa cum laude in 2021.

His thirst for musical perfection took him to the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, Belgium, in 2021-2022, an elite program for exceptional young talents.

At the same time, he passed on his knowledge as a piano docente profess at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, where he has been associate professor since 2025.

However, Alexander’s ambitions extended beyond the piano. In 2020, he embarked on a specialized degree in conducting, focusing on the artistic direction of symphony orchestras and choirs.

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An Award-Winning Artist

Talent does not go unnoticed, and Alexander is proof of that.

At a young age (from his tenth), he won four consecutive Young Talents Awards from the Government of St. Petersburg.

At just fifteen, he claimed first prize and a special award at the Chopin Golden Ring International Competition in Slovenia.

His list of accolades continued to grow.

In 2017, he became a two-time Grand Prix winner at major Russian and international competitions. In 2019, he triumphed at the International Čiurlionis Piano Competition in Lithuania and the Russian Music Piano Competition. In 2021, he added the first prize at the ‘Les Étoiles Du Piano’ competition in France to his impressive résumé.

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A Global Musical Footprint

Alexander is not only a virtuoso soloist but also a passionate chamber musician. His music has taken him to stages worldwide, from the Netherlands to China and from Morocco to Mongolia. He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Valery Gergiev and Modestas Pitrenas, leaving a lasting impression wherever he performs.

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Conductor and Artistic Leader

In addition to his career as a pianist, Alexander has stepped onto the conductor’s podium. Since 2022, he has led his own orchestra, Infinitum,  which is also on his debut album In Search of Eternity. 

Furthermore, as the musical director of Replica Theater, he has made various productions.

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A Life of Inspiration

Alexander continues to refine his craft, taking masterclasses from musical legends such as Willem Brons (Netherlands), Tamas Vasary (Hungary), Cyprien Katsaris (France), Dmitri Bashkirov (Russia), Gotlieb Wallisch (Austria),  Daniel Pollack (USA), Alexandra Tuerk-Espitalier (Germany), Alexander Sandler (Russia) and Louis Lortie (Belgium).