Alexey Skanavi
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Alexey Skanavi

Classical Music | Peaked #1 on Classical chart.

Light, popular, entertaining music from the repertoire of the great pianists of early 20 century, performed in 'historical' manner

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40 songs
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George Gershwin. Rhapsody In Blue George Gershwin. Rhapsody In Blue

SoundClick artist Alexey Skanavi presents "George Gershwin. Rhapsody In Blue", an outstanding release in the Classical genre. Featuring piano, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "George Gershwin. Rhapsody In Blue" has reached the top 10 on the main SoundClick Classical chart. If you enjoy artists like Gershwin, Alexey Skanavi is worth exploring on SoundClick.

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George Gershwin. Prelude No. 3 George Gershwin. Prelude No. 3

SoundClick artist Alexey Skanavi presents "George Gershwin. Prelude No. 3", an outstanding release in the Classical genre. Featuring piano, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive classical track that resonates. "George Gershwin. Prelude No. 3" has peaked at #16 in the Classical General category on SoundClick. Listeners who follow Gershwin will feel right at home with this Alexey Skanavi release on SoundClick.

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George Gershwin. Prelude No. 2 George Gershwin. Prelude No. 2

Independent artist Alexey Skanavi drops "George Gershwin. Prelude No. 2", a Classical track on SoundClick. Featuring piano, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The kind of classical cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. If Jazz is your sound, "George Gershwin. Prelude No. 2" is a strong addition to your playlist.

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George Gershwin. Prelude No. 1 George Gershwin. Prelude No. 1

"George Gershwin. Prelude No. 1" by Alexey Skanavi is a Classical production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by piano, giving the song its signature feel. A classical track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. Listeners into Jazz will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.

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Erik Satie. Rag-time Parade Erik Satie. Rag-time Parade

Independent artist Alexey Skanavi drops "Erik Satie. Rag-time Parade", a Classical track on SoundClick. Featuring piano, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This track holds its own in the classical landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Erik Satie. Rag-time Parade" has peaked at #21 in the Classical General category on SoundClick. If Jazz and Ragtime is your sound, "Erik Satie. Rag-time Parade" is a strong addition to your playlist.

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Alexei was born in 1968 in Moscow, Russia. He studied piano since 5 y.o. In 1975-1986 Alexei studied piano at the Central Music School, Moscow (teachers: Tamara Koloss, Alexander Bakoulov). 1986-1994: undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Russian (Gnessins) Music Academy with Prof. Grigory Dinor, Prof. Vladimir Tropp (piano), Prof. Igor Stegmann (conducting), Prof. Givani Mikhailov (musical culturology), etc. Alexei also took piano lessons from Paul Messner (1992), Eugene Indjic (1996), Viktor Derevyanko (2003) etc.

At present: independent concert pianist, showman and producer, radio presenter for the Silver Rain Radio (www.silver.ru), TV presenter for the Moskva.Doverie TV channel, Moscow (www.doverie-tv.ru), General Manager and Artistic Director of the New Classic Stars Music Management, member of the Rotary Club Moscow.

Skanavi performed many recitals in Moscow, Russia’s regions and abroad (USA, China, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc.) both as a soloist and in chamber ensembles with Alexander Zagorinsky, Victor Shpiller (cello), Anton Yaroshenko (viola), Alexander Trostyansky (violin), Alexei Martynov (tenor), Borodin String Quartet, Shostakovich String Quartet, Rachmaninoff String Quartet, etc. A.Skanavi performed with symphony and chamber orchestras (conductors: Sergei Skripka, Gennadi Galkin, Vladislav Bulakhov, Nicholas Smith, etc.). His recent solo programs have been devoted to salon, entertainment and virtuoso music of the 19th century: The Waltz (1999), Nachtmusik (2000), Golden Melodies of the Silver Age (2001), Invitation to Dance (2002).

Skanavi's latest programs include Flamenco&Piano project (together with Larissa Romanova, well-known dancer and castanets player), and SKANAVISEASONS (Tchaikovsky's The Seasons and Mussorgsky's Pictures accompanied by the video installation).

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