Raffi Besalyan • ラフィ　ベサリアン

Hailed as "a true heir of the mainstream of Russian pianism, like Horowitz" (Chopin Magazine, Japan), "a keyboard phenomenon that needs to be heard by everyone interested in pianists and the piano" (Fanfare Magazine), "a formidable pianist with a commanding presence and rich interpretive gifts" (American Record Guide Magazine), "a master of his art" (The Record Geijutsu Magazine, Japan), Armenian pianist Raffi Besalyan has established an international reputation of a magnetic and passionate performer. Active as a recitalist, orchestral soloist, and chamber musician, Besalyan appears in many important music venues worldwide. Critics on both sides of the Atlantic have praised his performances for their virility, poetry and...