Piano ((better)): Alexander Doronin

Born on June 7, 2002, in Yaroslavl, Russia, Alexander Doronin’s musical affinity manifested exceptionally early. He began his formal piano training at just five years old. By age seven, he was already competing in and winning regional music contests, catching the ears of prominent figures in the Russian music establishment.

Following his graduation, he continues his studies at the RCM, mentored by the renowned Professor Dmitri Alexeev. His exceptional talent is supported by multiple prestigious awards, including the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Scholar and Musicians' Company Lambert Scholar. Competition Successes and Global Recognition

: First Prizes at the 2019 Moscow Piano Open and the 2012 "Nutcracker" TV Contest. Repertoire and Performance Style alexander doronin piano

“Today this young man demonstrated an extraordinary ‘tour de force’ of incredible subtle mastery. Stravinsky’s neo-classical style of a weaving toccata like texture was played with extraordinary weight whilst living with the abrasive caustic sounds that could soar above this seemingly impenetrable perpetuum mobile with piercing intensity.”

Doronin studied under the guidance of Professor Mikhail Khokhlov (piano) and Olga Martynova (harpsichord). This period was formative, honing his skills in both modern piano and historical performance practices. Born on June 7, 2002, in Yaroslavl, Russia,

One winter evening, after a long day cataloguing a shipment of letters, Alexander heard on the radio that his name had been placed on a list of composers “to watch.” The phrase felt distant and absurd, like a map of a place you did not intend to visit. He looked at the upright and, without deciding, wrote a brief tune—a single page, two minutes long—about a man who waited for spring on a windowsill. It was simple: a bell-like motif that ascended and faded, like breath on glass.

Alexander Doronin is supported by a range of prestigious organisations including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Eileen Rowe Musical Trust, the Drake Calleja Trust, and the Countess of Munster. Still in his mid-twenties, he has already accomplished what many pianists dream of achieving in a lifetime. Yet, with a natural showman's charm and a serious artist's intelligence, he seems destined not just for a successful career, but for greatness. Alexander Doronin is a name that belongs to the future of classical music. Following his graduation, he continues his studies at

: In 2015, Doronin was admitted to the prestigious Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music . He studied under the tutelage of Professor Mikhail Khokhlov, a celebrated Honored Artist of Russia.

Doronin has appeared as soloist with the (Gergiev), London Symphony Orchestra (Pappano), New York Philharmonic (van Zweden), and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Chailly). His chamber music partners include violinist Hilary Hahn (with whom he recorded the complete Beethoven violin sonatas for Deutsche Grammophon, 2020) and cellist Alisa Weilerstein .

An active performer, he has played with orchestras, such as the RCM Symphony, and in chamber settings. His engagements span across Europe and Asia, including notable recitals at in London.

The Rise of Alexander Doronin: A New Titan of the Modern Piano