Heralded for his “extraordinary breadth and freedom of imagination” (Gramophone), praised as an “Exceptional talent” (The Scotsman), and being named the “Rising Star” by the BBC Music Magazine, Nikita Lukinov stands out as one of the most exciting pianists based in Scotland. In his impressive international presence, he has performed as a soloist in prestigious venues across the United Kingdom, Europe and Russia, most notably the Wigmore Hall, Usher Hall, Southbank Centre, Palau de la Música, Fazioli Hall, Verbier Festival and Tchaikovsky Conservatoire in Moscow. He has had performances broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland. Nikita is currently pursuing his Artist Diploma Degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on a full scholarship from RCS. Since October 2022 Nikita holds a unique distinction of being the youngest senior staff member in any UK music conservatoire. Nikita will be joined by a string quintet to play an arrangement of Beethoven’s 4th piano concert.

Programme:
M. Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto 4 op.58 with string quintet

Violin 1 - Huixin Hu
Violin 2 - Paul Docherty
Viola - Anabel Stevens
Cello - Rebekah Lessan