Annelle Gregory, violin & Vladimir Khomyakov, piano

Merging the rich traditions of Russian and American piano schools, pianist Vladimir Khomyakov infuses his performances with a unique blend of sensitivity and passionate artistry. His career spans roles as a soloist, conductor, and chamber musician, collaborating with orchestras such as the Dresden Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, and Novosibirsk Philharmonic, among others. Renowned for his deep affinity for the Romantic and post-Romantic repertoire, Khomyakov's interpretations of works by Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Prokofiev are distinguished by their power, eloquence, and profound emotional qualities. Khomyakov was born in Kirovograd, Ukraine, into a family of professional musicians, graduates of the Odessa Conservatory. Starting piano lessons at the age of four with his mother, Vladimir continued his studies at the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory in St. Petersburg with Alexander Sandler, Salzburg’s Mozarteum with Dmitry Bashkirov, and at USC’s Thornton School with Daniel Pollack. Extensive concert tours have included Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, South Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Canada, and the United States. He is a regular guest at international music festivals such as the Costa Rica Piano Festival, Holland Music Sessions, The Sounds From the Silk Road in China, and Ivo Petri International Music Festival in Tuscany. As a chamber musician, Khomyakov partners with violinist Alexander Abukhovich, the concertmaster of the Santiago Symphony and Mariinsky Theater; Alexander Rybak, celebrated Norwegian violinist-composer and Eurovision winner; and cellist Evgeny Tonkha. In addition to his performing career, Khomyakov serves as a visiting faculty member at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and at USC’s Thornton School.

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