Oleksandr
Kushnarov
Violinist
About
Ukrainian violinist dedicated to sharing music with passion and faith
Ukrainian violinist Oleksandr Kushnarov is an emerging young artist whose playing combines passionate expression with refined technique. He completed his Bachelor's degree at the prestigious IMEP (Institut Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie, Namur, Belgium), where he studied with Igor Tkatchouk and Caroline Ponselle. Currently, Oleksandr continues to develop his artistry under the guidance of the renowned maestro Boris Belkin.
Oleksandr has already received recognition at international competitions, including 1st Prize at SIMC XI (2024), 2nd Prize at the Horokhov Competition (2023, 2024), 2nd Prize at the Deru Competition (2023), and 3rd Prize at Convimus (2022). As a soloist, he has performed once with the IMEP Orchestra, presenting a vivid interpretation of a classical masterpiece.
He has also participated in masterclasses with distinguished musicians, among whom Boris Belkin had a particularly inspiring influence. These encounters shaped his vision of the violin as an instrument not only of virtuosity but also of sincerity and spiritual depth. His repertoire spans from the timeless works of J. S. Bach and Brahms to the brilliance of Paganini and the lyricism of Debussy and Gershwin. Oleksandr's performances are marked by intensity, sensitivity, and a constant search for authenticity. Looking ahead, he envisions his career on the international stage as a soloist, dedicating his art to a higher purpose — to glorify God and to bear witness to living faith through the language of the violin.
His repertoire spans from the timeless works of J. S. Bach and Brahms to the brilliance of Paganini and the lyricism of Debussy and Gershwin. Oleksandr's performances are marked by intensity, sensitivity, and a constant search for authenticity.
Looking ahead, he envisions his career on the international stage as a soloist, dedicating his art to a higher purpose — to glorify God and to bear witness to living faith through the language of the violin.
Media
Stockholm International Music Competition - E. Zimbalist Concert Phantasy on Rimsky-Korsakov's “Le Coq d'or”
Wieniawski - Polonaise: Virtuosic brilliance with fiery technique
Rachmaninov - Romance: Expressive lyricism and emotional depth
Contact
sanikashnar@gmail.com
@oleksandr_violinist
@OleksandrKushnarov
Alex Kushnarov
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