About Andrei

         Andrei Ivanovich Andreev was born in Kok–Jangack, a small town in Kyrgyzstan where he lived 15 years until he moved to Saratov, Russia. In Saratov, Andrei completed his undergraduate degree at Saratov College of Arts, and his graduate degree at Saratov State Conservatory. In both schools, he attended Albert Tarakanov's studio for piano performance. Albert Tarakanov is a pupil of Genrich Neuhaus and an eminent pianist of Russia.

         During his studies, Andrei began touring in Russia, Europe, and the U.S. He performed in Big Hall of Saratov State Conservatory; Saratov State Philharmonia, Yaroslavl State Philharmonia with its Orchestra; Orenbourg's College; the Big Hall of St.Petersburg's House Of Music; Hall Beloselskich-Beloozerskich in St. Petersburg; in Glinka's Museum in Moscow. In Europe, he performed in Strasbourg's churches.     

        After completing his studies, Andrei performed for 4 years with the Saratov Philarmonic Orchestra as the principal keyboardist. In addition to his performance career, Andrei also taught piano at the Saratov State Conservatory for 2 years. 

       Andrei has won several international and more than 10 Russian piano competition awards. Prizes include: 1st prize in The Way to Master a Skill International Piano Competition in Moscow, 2nd prize in 2nd Europe–Asia International Piano Competition, 2nd prize in the International Competition Developed to the Centennial Anniversary of Saratov State Conservatory. Andrei has also been awarded several government grants for his contributions to the arts. Additionally, Andrei participated in and has been recognized by many music projects, such as The River of Talents, a project funded by the House of Music of St. Petersburg which is focused on discovering new talent. He later participated in a similar program in Moscow.

        He graduated the University of Oregon under the instruction of Alexandre Dossin. 

        Currently, he is pursuing a Doctoral's degree in Piano Performance at the James Madison University; Andrei is under the instruction of Dr. Paulo Steinberg.