Sergei Redkin

Sergei Redkin (b. 1991, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia) is celebrated as one of his generation’s most insightful pianists. Winner of the Second Prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition (Brussels, 2021) and Bronze Medal at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition (Moscow, 2015), Sergei also earned First Prizes at the Maj Lind International Piano Competition (Helsinki, 2012) and the Prokofiev Competition (St. Petersburg, 2013).

Since his laureate successes, Redkin has started an international career defined by artistry and versatility. He has appeared with orchestras including the London Philharmonia, Sinfonia Varsovia, St. Petersburg Philharmonic under Yuri Temirkanov, Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra under Vladimir Fedoseyev, and the Mariinsky Orchestra under Valery Gergiev, performing in prominent halls—from Musikverein Vienna to Philharmonie de Paris, Ruhr Piano Festival, Verbier Festival, Lucerne Festival, Kissinger Sommer, and venues across Europe, Japan, and the United States.

Praised for his imaginative interpretations and enticing stage presence, Redkin debuted early - beginning piano at the age of six in Krasnoyarsk and later studying at the St. Petersburg Conservatory under Alexander Sandler (piano) and Alexander Mnatsakanyan (composition). His studies included the International Lake Como Academy, where he worked with William Grant Naboré, Dmitry Bashkirov, Peter Frankl, and Fou Ts’ong.

Selected as recipient of the Ruhr Piano Festival Prize in 2018 - nominated by Philip Glass, Dennis Russell Davies, and Maki Namekawa - Redkin’s trajectory continues with expanding recital and orchestral engagements and a growing international presence.

Since 2017, Redkin has served as Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium. His discography includes two solo albums released on the Fuga Libera (2022, 2024) to critical acclaim, showcasing his wide-ranging repertoire and distinctive interpretative voice.

He has been teaching at the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles since 2023.