Vladimir Rumyantsev is an accomplished pianist, known for his virtuosity and ability to interpret the piano’s vast repertoire. His talent emerged early; he won Moscow’s Glinka competition at just seven years old. Vladimir has performed at prestigious venues such as the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Moscow Philharmonic, and Carnegie Hall, among others. Internationally, he has graced stages like the Great Guild in Riga and the Dzintari Concert Hall in Latvia. A notable tour in China in 2002 further established his global presence. In addition to his solo career, Vladimir has participated in renowned festivals including the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow, the Bermuda Piano Festival, The Art of Piano Duo in Boston, IKIF (International Keyboard Institute and Festival), and the Mannes Summer Piano Festival in New York. His performances of Shostakovich and Stravinsky concertos led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet, under the batons of Valery Gergiev and Boris Gruzin, at iconic venues such as Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the Bolshoi Theatre. Vladimir received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky and mentors like Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, and Nikolai Lugansky. He completed his advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Prof. Pavlina Dokovska. Currently, Vladimir is engaged in solo and chamber performances, recording projects, and is pursuing his DMA at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana. In 2024, he recorded Sean Hickey’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind for piano solo, which is set for release in early 2025 by Sono Luminus.