BIOGRAPHY
Deni Kokhanovskii is a young pianist who has gained recognition through his performances and success at international competitions. Currently a student at the Moscow Gnessin School of Music, Deni continues to develop his skills and perform at prominent venues across Russia and Europe.
Photo: V. Shults
Born on May 26, 2010, Deni began studying piano at the age of six. His musical journey began with his first teacher, Tatiana Sukhanova. In 2021, he was admitted to the renowned Moscow Gnessin School of Music, where he continues to refine his talent under the guidance of Anna Arzamanova, holder of the award of Honored Worker of Culture of Russia.
At the age of nine, in 2019, Deni made his debut as a soloist, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 8 with a chamber orchestra under the baton of Professor Anatoliy Mukhamedzhyan, recipient of the title of Honored Artist of Russia.
He is a multiple award winner in prestigious piano competitions across Europe and Russia, regularly performing in esteemed venues such as the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Zaryadye Concert Hall (Moscow), Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (Moscow), and the Moscow International House of Music.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2024, Deni won:
●The ‘Blue Bird’ television competition for young talents, produced by Rossiya-1 TV channel
●The XIV Sergei Rachmaninov International Contest for Young Pianists in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
In 2023, his accolades included:
●First Prize (Golden Nutcracker) at the XXIV Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians (Russia)
●First Prize & Special Prize for the best performance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s music at the XII Konstantin Igumnov International Piano Competition (Russia)
●Second Prize & Special Prize at the 5th International Piano Competition Tribute to Elsa Pozzoli – Ettore Pozzoli (Italy)
●First Prize & Special Prize for Best International Pianist at the International Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Kronberg (Germany)
●First Prize winner at the 6th Heinrich Neuhaus Festival for Young Pianists
●Laureate of the 5th Vladimir Krainev Moscow International Piano Competition
Deni is a recipient of scholarships from both the New Names Foundation (Russia) and the Musical Olympus Foundation (Russia, Switzerland).
BEYOND MUSIC
Outside of music, Deni has a deep love for reading and enjoys watching quality films, both feature-length and documentaries. During the summer, he enjoys spending his time cycling, swimming, and playing ping-pong.
At the age of nine, in 2019, Deni made his debut as a soloist, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 8 with a chamber orchestra under the baton of Professor Anatoliy Mukhamedzhyan, recipient of the title of Honored Artist of Russia.
He is a multiple award winner in prestigious piano competitions across Europe and Russia, regularly performing in esteemed venues such as the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Zaryadye Concert Hall (Moscow), Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (Moscow), and the Moscow International House of Music.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2024, Deni won:
●The ‘Blue Bird’ television competition for young talents, produced by Rossiya-1 TV channel
●The XIV Sergei Rachmaninov International Contest for Young Pianists in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
In 2023, his accolades included:
●First Prize (Golden Nutcracker) at the XXIV Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians (Russia)
●First Prize & Special Prize for the best performance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s music at the XII Konstantin Igumnov International Piano Competition (Russia)
●Second Prize & Special Prize at the 5th International Piano Competition Tribute to Elsa Pozzoli – Ettore Pozzoli (Italy)
●First Prize & Special Prize for Best International Pianist at the International Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Kronberg (Germany)
●First Prize winner at the 6th Heinrich Neuhaus Festival for Young Pianists
●Laureate of the 5th Vladimir Krainev Moscow International Piano Competition
Deni is a recipient of scholarships from both the New Names Foundation (Russia) and the Musical Olympus Foundation (Russia, Switzerland).
BEYOND MUSIC
Outside of music, Deni has a deep love for reading and enjoys watching quality films, both feature-length and documentaries. During the summer, he enjoys spending his time cycling, swimming, and playing ping-pong.