Various Composers - Echoes of Amen (Elina Akselrud; Denis Zhdanov)

Information

• Francis Poulenc - Sonata for Two Pianos FP 156
• Olivier Messiaen - Visions de l'Amen
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit BWV 106 (arr. György Kurtág)

Elina Akselrud & Denis Zhdanov, pianos

Date: 2026

Label: Arteprism

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Elina Akselrud is a Ukrainian-American pianist, fine art photographer, and artistic researcher, and the artistic director of Intertwining Arts. Her work centers on expanding the traditional piano recital through interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate music with theater, visual arts, dance, and multimedia technologies. She has created and performed numerous thematic projects across Europe, combining artistic performance with research-driven concepts. A prize-winning pianist, she has appeared internationally as a soloist with orchestras and in chamber settings. Educated in the United States and Europe, she completed her doctoral research on Scriabin’s late piano works in 2025, earning her degree with distinction.

Denis Zhdanov is a Ukrainian concert pianist, educator, and entrepreneur based in Austria, known for his global reach through online teaching and digital platforms. His repertoire spans around 30 concertos alongside extensive solo and chamber works, with performances alongside leading European orchestras. He is also active in multimedia projects, including a film integrating piano, videography, and animation. As an academic, he has held teaching positions in Switzerland and Austria, mentoring prize-winning students. Trained across Europe, he is an award-winning pianist with an international performance career and a strong commitment to innovative, accessible piano education.