Dmitry Masleev, acclaimed by France Musique as a “Super-soloist,” is one of the most prominent Russian pianists of his generation, celebrated for his remarkable technical mastery, profound musical insight, and compelling stage presence. He first rose to international prominence after winning the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow with his award-winning performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a victory that launched a flourishing global career. Since then, Masleev has performed in the world’s leading concert halls, including the Philharmonie de Paris, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Vienna Golden Hall, Carnegie Hall in New York, and many other major venues across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Masleev’s repertoire spans a wide range, with particular expertise in the works of Russian composers such as Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, Glinka and Balakirev, as well as the piano masterpieces of Liszt and Prokofiev. He is known for his exceptional interpretations of works based on the Gregorian chant Dies Irae, such as Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Liszt’s Totentanz, which highlight his ability to combine technical brilliance with dramatic intensity and meditative depth. His performances are praised for their poetic expressiveness, clarity of touch, and emotional authenticity, offering audiences a transformative musical experience.
In addition to solo performances, Masleev frequently appears as a concerto soloist with leading orchestras, including the Basel Symphony, Berlin Radio Symphony, Bamberg Symphony, Nuremberg Symphony, Lyon National Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Tuscany Orchestra, Tampere Philharmonic, and the Verbier Festival Orchestra. He has collaborated with distinguished conductors such as Christoph Eschenbach, David Robertson, Mikko Franck, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Joshua Weilerstein, Robert Trevino, and Ariane Matiakh. His versatility extends to recordings, with albums ranging from live concert performances at the Concertgebouw to studio recordings of Russian piano repertoire, earning him international recognition and multiple awards, including the German Record Critics’ Award (Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik).
Born in Ulan-Ude, Siberia, near Lake Baikal and the Mongolian border, Masleev studied at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Professor Mikhail Petukhov. He later refined his artistry at the International Music Academy at Lake Como in Italy. Over the years, he has performed at prestigious international festivals, including the Lucerne Festival, Klavierfestival Ruhr, Verbier Festival, Montreux, Rheingau, Bad Kissingen, Bergamo, Brescia, and St. Petersburg’s Stars of the White Nights. His performances consistently receive critical acclaim for combining virtuosic technique with expressive depth, demonstrating a rare blend of intellectual insight and emotional immediacy.
Dmitry Masleev continues to captivate audiences worldwide, balancing solo recitals, concerto appearances, and recordings with a deep commitment to exploring the expressive possibilities of the piano. His artistry, marked by both technical brilliance and profound emotional sensitivity, places him among the leading pianists of his generation, and he remains a compelling voice in the global classical music scene.