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Concert pianist, composer, choral conductor, chamber performer, clinician, conductor of piano Master classes and workshops, founder and developer of the Ludmilla Knezkova-Hussey International Piano Competition.
Ludmilla was recognized at an early age as having a unique musical talent. At the age of six she entered the Special Music School in Lvov, Ukraine, which she attended for eleven years, and then continued her studies in piano at the prestigious Music College of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Russia). Following this, she entered the Tchaikovsky Conservatory where so many world-famous Russian pianists and composers have studied. Among her professors was the famous Professor Jakov Zak, winner of the 1937 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw. On completing her studies, her teacher, Rudolph Kerer noted..."during her studies Ludmilla Knezkova-Hussey has shown herself as a gifted pianist with excellent virtuosity. Her recitals are always rich in content, deeply thought out, and precise."
Following her studies in Moscow, Ludmilla moved to Czechoslovakia where she won first prize in the Czechoslovakian National Piano Competition and later won the Smetana International Piano Competition. During this time she also studied at the Academy of Music in Prague with Professor Palenicek, who was one of Alfred Cortot's most brilliant students.
During her international musical travels Ludmilla received scholarships from the Czech Musical Foundation for the continuation of her studies, in 1986 and 1987 in France with Professor Ringeissen, in 1989 in Germany with Professor Detlef Kraus, and in 1990 with Professor Rolf-Dieter Arens. In 1989 Ludmilla won an international piano competition in Germany and performed the fifth concerto by Beethoven with a symphony orchestra at the concert of the stars. Following these extensive studies, she received her doctorate in music. Her musical presentations involve all the qualities of the Russian Piano School; brilliant technique, a warm-voiced tone and a broad repertoire, including most of the popular classical solos and over 50 concertos for piano and orchestra.
In addition to her orchestral accomplishments, Ludmilla is an experienced and respected teacher of music. Many of her students have been winners in international piano competitions. She has had extensive experience in working with choirs as director, and accompanist as well.
Today Ludmilla makes her home in New Brunswick, Canada, where she has continued her career with increased appearances in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Her concerts are regularly recorded by CBC Radio. In May 1992, she received a scholarship from the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts, in Canada for study with Professor Gyorgy Sebok.
In 1993 Ludmilla established the Ludmilla Knezkova-Hussey International Piano Competition, which attracted many gifted and talented pianists from all over the world. This competition takes place every second year in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada and is judged by internationally known judges. The finalists of the competition have the opportunity of playing with a symphony orchestra, such as the world famous Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM).
While Ludmilla makes her home in Bathurst, New Brunswick, she continues to visit the Czech Republic and performs throughout Europe. She is fluent in English, Russian, German, Czech, and French.
For further information visit Ludmilla's website, link at top of page.
