Ruslan Sviridov
Ruslan Valentinovich Sviridov is a Russian pianist.Biography
In 1987-1991 studied at Tambov Musical College with Natalia Kolpakova. In 1991-1998 he studied at the Moscow Conservatory in the class of Professor Victor Merzhanov, graduating with distinction.
Sviridov has won many piano competitions in Russia. He achieved international recognition as a pianist in 1994 when he won Grand Prix and a first prize at the Tortona International Musical Competition in Italy. In 1995, he was a prizewinner in the Kingsville International Piano Competition in Kingsville, Texas and several competitions in Italy.
Widely known among music lovers, Sviridov has given many recitals in Russia, Europe, and the United States. His recordings show his extensive repertoire. In 1996 he formed "" together with his wife, Irina Khovanskaya. The duo had released three CDs to date.
Sviridov moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1998. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
