One day, the name of this 16-year-old Russian pianist became known not only to millions of Russians, but also to billions of television viewers around the world. The sensational victory at the Eurovision Young Musicians competition of young musicians, better known as the classic Eurovision, made Ivan Bessonov a real “hero of the month” in Russia and opened the doors of the leading concert venues in the world to the young virtuoso.

“Young talent”, “incredible talent” - this is how music critics say about Ivan. Among the most significant professional victories of the pianist is the Grand Prix of the International Youth Competition. F. Chopin, victory at the Rubinstein International Competition “Piano Miniature in Russian Music” and the “Young Talents of Russia” competition, laureate title and Audience Award at the Grand Piano Competition International Competition. Ivan not only brilliantly plays the piano, but also writes music himself: his composing film debut took place in 2015 (music for Victor Kosakovsky’s documentary “Chickenpox”).

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