Boris Konovalov

One of the most prominent pianists of his generation, Dr. Boris Konovalov has received his education from Novosibirsk Glinka Conservatory (under Prof. Gindis) and then Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Prof. Vera Gornostaeva, who was a student of legendary H. Neuhaus — the teacher of Gilels and Richter. At the age 21 he won First prize at All-Russia piano competition in Kazan, 1977. Since then Dr. Konovalov had numerous concert tours in many countries, including Russia, Israel, Germany, England, Austria, USA, Japan, China, South Korea and Canada.

The highlights of these concerts are performances at The Chopin Society in London and Jerusalem, International Festivals in Banff, Russia Great Hall in Moscow and recitals in Vienna, Austria. Boris Konovalov performed his first Concerto (Liszt Concerto #1) at the age of 16. Since than he collaborated with distinguished conductors including Arnold Katz (Russia), Vassilij Sinaisky (UK), Robert Bernhardt (US), Lu Sha (China), Alexei Kornienko (Austria) and others.

Dr. Konovalov started teaching at his age 23.His teaching experience includes Professor’s positions at Novosibirsk Glinka Conservatory (Russia), Jerusalem Rubin Academy and Mevasseret-Zion music Conservatory (Israel), Alberta College Music Conservatory (Edmonton, Canada), and Tom Lee Music Academy (Vancouver, Canada). Master classes were held in Art College of Nicosia (Cyprus), University of Arizona (Tucson, USA), University and Art High School (Seoul , South Korea), Sapporo music Conservatory (Japan), etc. Dr. Konovalov is in great demand as an adjudicator on various Festivals and Competitions, including North Shore Festival and Russian Music Festival in Vancouver, Canada, Canadian Music Competition (CMC) through all Canada, Jerusalem music Festivals in Israel. Boris Konovalov released six solo CDs, recorded live from his concerts. He also recorded many concerts on Radio and TV programs in Israel and Russia. The vast repertoire of Boris Konovalov includes Beethoven 32 sonatas, about 40 solo programs and 30 piano Concertos. Since 2015 Dr. Boris Konovalov is a faculty member at the Semper International Music Festival in Shlern, Italy. Currently Dr. Boris Konovalov is running his own studio in Richmond and North Vancouver B.C.