Described as " magnificent, edge-of-the seat playing" ( Fanfare Magazine), Alexander Tchobanov has appeared as a concert pianist throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Following his 2013 Carnegie Hall Solo debut, the “New York Concert Review” wrote, " Mr. Tchobanov's colors and voicing were superb, there is a major virtuoso there". He was invited to perform at important international venues and festivals such as Cite de la Musique at Paris Philharmonie, Auersperg Palace in Vienna, Steinway Hall in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, Los Angeles Music Center, Manila Piano Artist Series, Madinat Theater in Dubai , International Piano Festival ‘’Krystian Tkaczewski’’ in Tarnów, Poland, and CME Concerto Fest among others. Tchobanov has appeared as a soloist with Vienna Residence Orchestra and Tarnow Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductors such as Robert Lehrbaumer and Masahi Katayama. Alexander has recorded for Bulgarian TV and Radio and has been featured in live broadcasts on WGBH Boston, WXEL South Florida, and NPR's young talent show "From the Top".
He has also recorded for the “Navona Records’’ and ‘’Ulysses Arts’’ labels . His debut CD " Eclectic Sounds" was released in October 2022 and received glowing reviews. Colin Clarke from the “Fanfare Magazine'' gave it a five star rating calling it “A tremendously stimulating program, played with the utmost intelligence, musicality, and skill” ; "Sonograma Magazine" hailed "Full of energy and passion, exulting expressivity. The album has been broadcast on various radio stations across the United States and the Middle East such as Dubai Eye Radio, Spokane Public Radio, WTUL New Orleans, and WRUV Vermont among others. Alexander was a laureate of numerous competitions and awards including the Bradshaw & Buono International Competition, Artist International Auditions, "Paris Grand Prize" International Competition, "S.Obretenov" National Competition in Bulgaria, and a two-time recipient of scholarship awards by the Leni Febland Foundation. An avid chamber musician, Tchobanov has collaborated with members of the London Symphony Orchestra, Miyazawa flutist Christian Plouvier, and Paul Phoenix of the “King’s Singers’. His solo and chamber recitals have received critical acclaim by the "Gulf News”, “Al Bayan", "Yakima Herald '', "The Palm Beach Post '', and ''Trud".
A dedicated piano professor, Mr. Tchobanov has taught at Rutgers University ( as a graduate assistant), Lynn University Pre-College Division, and Brighton College in UAE. In 2012, Alexander was appointed as Artist Faculty at the Seasons Music Festival Academy(Yakima,USA), where he conducted masterclasses, solo concerts, and chamber collaborations. In addition, he was invited to give masterclasses in the Philippines, USA, and United Arab Emirates. His piano students have gained top prizes in competitions such as Abu Dhabi Young Musician Competition, Young Musician of the Year in Dubai, and Hong Kong Music Talent & Performance Award, among others. They have also performed in prestigious venues such as Dubai Opera, Steinway Hall Dubai, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, and NYU Abu Dhabi, as part of master classes with the renown pianist Kirill Gerstein for the Abu Dhabi Festival. Mr. Tchobanov was invited to serve as a jury member of the 2023 Cyprus International Music Competition, Young Musician Piano Competition in Florida, and Culture Caravan International Festival in Poland. Currently, he holds the post of Head of Keyboard Studies at The British School -Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy in California and subsequently earned his Bachelor of Music Degree at Lynn University Conservatory of Music, as a full-scholarship pupil of Roberta Rust. Mr. Tchobanov gained his Masters Degree at Rutgers University, where he was awarded a Graduate Assistantship, as a student of esteemed pianist Susan Starr. He also received a fellowship to attend the Music Academy of the West under the tutelage of Jerome Lowenthal ( Juilliard School). Alexander has worked with prominent musicians such as Lars Vogt, Robert Levin, Midori , Andre De Groote, John Perry, and members of the Takacs Quartet.
Alexander is a PARMA Artist!
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Described as " magnificent, edge-of-the seat playing" ( Fanfare Magazine), Alexander Tchobanov has appeared as a concert pianist throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Following his 2013 Carnegie Hall Solo debut, the “New York Concert Review” wrote, " Mr. Tchobanov's colors and voicing were superb, there is a major virtuoso there". He was invited to perform at important international venues and festivals such as Cite de la Musique at Paris Philharmonie, Auersperg Palace in Vienna, Steinway Hall in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, Los Angeles Music Center, Manila Piano Artist Series, Madinat Theater in Dubai , International Piano Festival ‘’Krystian Tkaczewski’’ in Tarnów, Poland, and CME Concerto Fest among others. Tchobanov has appeared as a soloist with Vienna Residence Orchestra and Tarnow Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductors such as Robert Lehrbaumer and Masahi Katayama. Alexander has recorded for Bulgarian TV and Radio and has been featured in live broadcasts on WGBH Boston, WXEL South Florida, and NPR's young talent show "From the Top".
He has also recorded for the “Navona Records’’ and ‘’Ulysses Arts’’ labels . His debut CD " Eclectic Sounds" was released in October 2022 and received glowing reviews. Colin Clarke from the “Fanfare Magazine'' gave it a five star rating calling it “A tremendously stimulating program, played with the utmost intelligence, musicality, and skill” ; "Sonograma Magazine" hailed "Full of energy and passion, exulting expressivity. The album has been broadcast on various radio stations across the United States and the Middle East such as Dubai Eye Radio, Spokane Public Radio, WTUL New Orleans, and WRUV Vermont among others. Alexander was a laureate of numerous competitions and awards including the Bradshaw & Buono International Competition, Artist International Auditions, "Paris Grand Prize" International Competition, "S.Obretenov" National Competition in Bulgaria, and a two-time recipient of scholarship awards by the Leni Febland Foundation. An avid chamber musician, Tchobanov has collaborated with members of the London Symphony Orchestra, Miyazawa flutist Christian Plouvier, and Paul Phoenix of the “King’s Singers’. His solo and chamber recitals have received critical acclaim by the "Gulf News”, “Al Bayan", "Yakima Herald '', "The Palm Beach Post '', and ''Trud".
A dedicated piano professor, Mr. Tchobanov has taught at Rutgers University ( as a graduate assistant), Lynn University Pre-College Division, and Brighton College in UAE. In 2012, Alexander was appointed as Artist Faculty at the Seasons Music Festival Academy(Yakima,USA), where he conducted masterclasses, solo concerts, and chamber collaborations. In addition, he was invited to give masterclasses in the Philippines, USA, and United Arab Emirates. His piano students have gained top prizes in competitions such as Abu Dhabi Young Musician Competition, Young Musician of the Year in Dubai, and Hong Kong Music Talent & Performance Award, among others. They have also performed in prestigious venues such as Dubai Opera, Steinway Hall Dubai, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, and NYU Abu Dhabi, as part of master classes with the renown pianist Kirill Gerstein for the Abu Dhabi Festival. Mr. Tchobanov was invited to serve as a jury member of the 2023 Cyprus International Music Competition, Young Musician Piano Competition in Florida, and Culture Caravan International Festival in Poland. Currently, he holds the post of Head of Keyboard Studies at The British School -Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy in California and subsequently earned his Bachelor of Music Degree at Lynn University Conservatory of Music, as a full-scholarship pupil of Roberta Rust. Mr. Tchobanov gained his Masters Degree at Rutgers University, where he was awarded a Graduate Assistantship, as a student of esteemed pianist Susan Starr. He also received a fellowship to attend the Music Academy of the West under the tutelage of Jerome Lowenthal ( Juilliard School). Alexander has worked with prominent musicians such as Lars Vogt, Robert Levin, Midori , Andre De Groote, John Perry, and members of the Takacs Quartet.
Alexander is a PARMA Artist!