Haydn Sonata As Dur Hob. XVI/46 Allegro moderato

Samson Tsoy (piano)
Pianist Samson Tsoy's playing has been described as " the most promissing" by BBC Music Magazine. In 2012, he has been named Laureate of Spain's Santander International Piano Competition Paloma O'Shea and attracted attention of legendary pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja. Also his performances have been praised by the highly acclaimed Russian composer, Rodion Shchedrin and famed violinist Ivry Gitlis.Tsoy has been recognized for his talent by the Hattori and Msitslav Rostropovich Foundations, London Philharmonia Martin Musical Scholarship Fund, received National President's Order "Young Talent of Russia". His numerous festival performances include Switzerland's Verbier, Spain's Santander, Italy's Casalmaggiore, Canada's Banff and Russia's Mstislav Rostropovich and Rodion Shchedrin Jubilee Festivals. Tsoy has also preformed at the Konzerthaus in Berlin, Salle Gaveau in Paris, Wigmore Hall in London, Auditorium di Milano and the Great Halls of the Moscow Conservatory and St. Petersburg Philharmonia. He studies at Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, at London's Royal College of Music and since 2013 at Brussels' Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel with Maria Joao Pires. He regularly performs in piano duo with his close friend and colleague, Pavel Kolesnikov. Upcoming engagements include recitals and performances with orchestras at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, London's Purcell Room at Southbank Centre, Elgar's Roon at Royal Albert Hall and Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Tsoy was born in Kazakhstan and now lives in London.
Web-site: www.samsontsoy.com