Masterclass Preview | Ivan Kocherev Piano Masterclass Is About to Begin!

Chongqing Tchaikovsky Conservatory's Master Series Is Coming with a Bang! Pianist Ivan Koshcheev's Piano Masterclass Will Officially Begin on June 12.

Ivan Koshcheev possesses a profound grounding in Russian-school piano performance, has long devoted himself to interpreting classical piano works, and excels at breaking down the performance logic of pieces and refining touch technique. He holds distinctive interpretive insights into Russian Romantic works. In this masterclass, he will guide performing students on site, sharing stage performance experience and approaches to handling pieces, offering a comprehensive explanation of the core points of piano performance.

This masterclass will be held at the Concert Hall of the Alumni Association Hall of Chongqing Normal University and will be open to teachers and students for observation. As a Chinese-Russian bilingual art exchange class, it offers a valuable opportunity to experience the charm of Russian-school piano teaching up close, to learn and improve, and to broaden one's artistic horizons.

Winner of international and all-Russian music competitions. Major awards include: winner of the China Gulangyu International Piano Competition (2025); Musikpreis at the "MozArte" International Piano Competition in Aachen, Germany (2022, receiving Second Prize and the Audience Award); two-time champion of the "Adilia Alieva" International Piano Competition in Annemasse, France / Geneva, Switzerland (2018, 2021).

Time: 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026

Venue: Concert Hall of the Alumni Association Hall, Chongqing Normal University (University Town Campus)

Chongqing Normal University (University Town Campus) - Alumni Association Hall

Transportation Guide:

① Public transport: You may take Metro Line 1 or a bus. Upon arriving at the campus gate, swipe your ID card to enter. You need to scan the QR code below to register your ID number.

② Driving: You need to scan the QR code below to register your license plate number.

Registration: Whether driving or taking public transport, advance registration is required! You may scan the QR code below to register. Upon arrival, confirm your information at the entrance of the Concert Hall according to the registration details and then enter.