Russian-born pianist Pavel Kolesnikov is among the boldest of the young Russian and Eastern European artists who have made their marks on London's vibrant piano scene. Kolesnikov enrolled at the Moscow State Conservatory after traveling to the city to witness the Tchaikovsky Competition. By 2011 Kolesnikov had entered the competition himself, and the following year he won Canada's Honens Prize for piano. In 2012 Kolesnikov moved to London, and while continuing his studies, began to find recital and chamber music opportunities in Britain, Canada, and the U.S. Kolesnikov's Honens performances were issued as an album in 2013. Signing with Hyperion, he next released an album featuring Tchaikovsky's The Seasons. His real critical breakthrough came with a prize-winning set of Chopin mazurkas issued in 2016. ~ James Manheim