Alexander Doronin

RUSSIA
June 7, 2002

Russian pianist Alexander Doronin is studying for his Bachelor’s degree at the Royal College of Music as an ABRSM Scholar. He is currently studying with Professor Dmitri Alexeev. From 2015 to 2021, Alexander Doronin studied at the Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music with Professors Mikhail Khokhlov (piano) and Olga Martynova (harpsichord). Alexander Doronin is the Eileen Rowe Musical Trust Award holder, and is also supported by the Drake Calleja Trust.
Alexander Doronin has achieved remarkable success in piano competitions, including 1st prize at the Moscow Piano Open International Competition (2019), 3rd prize at the European Piano Competition Bremen (2024), 2nd prize at the International Vladimir Krainev Competition for Young Pianists (2019). He has consistently demonstrated extraordinary talent and dedication in his musical pursuits.

First round
Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 24 in B minor BWV 893, WTC II
Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in F major K. 44, Sonata in C major K. 132, Sonata in C minor K. 84
Frédéric Chopin Étude in A minor Op. 25 No. 4, Paganini
Alexander Scriabin Étude Op. 65 No. 3

Second round
Diana Rotaru Bulz for Piano
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor Op. 31
Samuel Barber Piano Sonata in E flat minor Op. 26

Semifinal
George Enescu Piano Sonata No. 3 in D major Op. 24
Robert Schumann Kreisleriana Op. 16

Final
Sergei Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor Op. 16

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