Alexey Shafirov Wins the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition
The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition!
For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the McGill Symphony Orchestra. Alexey will perform with the McGill Symphony Orchestra on April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure.听
On Sunday, November 17, six finalists from the preliminary instrument area rounds performed their concertos at Redpath Hall before an audience and the jury, consisting of Alexis Hauser, Simon Aldrich, David Stewart, Kyoko Hashimoto, Richard Stoelzel.
A doctoral student at the Schulich School of Music, Alexey studies under the tutelage of professors Michael McMahon and Ilya Poletaev. His commanding performance of Mozart鈥檚 Piano Concerto in C major, K 467, supported by his collaborative pianist for the competition Chris Soong, captured the jury鈥檚 attention. This remarkable achievement adds to Alexey鈥檚 growing list of accolades, including his recent win of the 2023-2024 Romantic/Contemporary Concerto Competition.听
Alexey鈥檚 prize for winning the 2023-2024聽competition will see him perform at the Maison symphonique on Friday, February 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Don鈥檛 miss these two opportunities to witness his extraordinary talent!聽
We would also like to recognize the incredible talent demonstrated by all performers in the preliminary and final rounds.听
Previous winners include Karen Chan, Itamar Prag, Astrid Nakamura, and Meagan Milatz.听
