Ivan Bessonov impressed classical fans the world over in 2018 when his performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, 3rd movement secured him first prize at the Eurovision Young Musicians ...

16-year-old pianist Ivan Bessonov, from Russia, has been named the winner of Eurovision Young Musicians 2018. The final of this renowned competition took place on Thursday 23 August at the Usher Hall ...

Six semi-final concerts took place at the Edinburgh International Festival on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August The six finalists were announced on Sunday 19 August 16-year-old Russian pianist Ivan ...

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The 16-year-old Russian pianist plays Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1, 3rd movement. After some sparkling performances in the semi-finals, which were broadcast on the BBC Arts website, six musicians ...