Winner of the RDAM Soloist Competition 2023

The pianist Aleksei Zaitsev won the RDAM Competition

The winner of RDAM Soloist Competition 2023 was the pianist Aleksei Zaitsev, who studies at the Master's Programme with Professor Marianna Shirinyan. The other finalists were Cansin Kara, cello, and Bjarke Schousboe, bassoon.

Aleksei Zaitsev will be the soloist in Richard Strauss' Burleske with RDAM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi on Thursday 22 June in the Academy Concert Hall.

The final of RDAM Soloist Competition was held 16 March in the Studio Hall, while the 1st and 2nd rounds were held on 13 March. 

Photo: The three finalists: Cansin Kara, Aleksei Zaitsev and Bjarke Schousboe.