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Praised for his "rich palette of dynamic colors" and "wonderful sense of lyricism," Alexandre Tchaykov has built a multifaceted career as a performer, teacher, and interdisciplinary artist. As a performer, he has won competitions such as the Thaviu Isaak piano competition, the MTNA Young Artist Georgia competition, and the University of Georgia concerto competition. He has also performed in world-class concert halls like Hodgson Hall in Athens, GA and Galvin Hall in Evanston, IL. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, Tchaykov not only frequently performs repertoire of the late 20th century, but also explores the music of today's up-and-coming composers like Felipe Lara and Sebastian Currier.

Tchaykov has spent his summers at prestigious musical programs such as Chautauqua Institution and Brevard Music Center. He has worked in private coachings or masterclasses with Marc-André Hamelin, Peter Frankl, Shai Wosner, Natalya Antonova, Alessio Bax, Michael Brown, Adam Golka, Boris Slutsky, Matti Raekallio, Gilles Vonsattel, Nicola Benedetti, and other distinguished musicians. He has received numerous awards and scholarships, including the Pauline Lindsey Award, the Presser Scholar Award and the Eckstein Fund. Tchaykov has Bachelors degrees in English and piano performance, which he earned at the University of Georgia studying with Dr. Liza Stepanova. He currently studies with Dr. James Giles at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, where he is pursuing his Masters in piano performance.