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Associate Professor Brandon University School of Music 270-18th Street Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9 Canada
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....is a pianist of extraordinary talent and depth. Even though the classical music world is blessed with many pianists of great artistry, the combination of technical virtuosity and interpretive sensitivity in Tselyakov's playing results in performances of unique and astonishing beauty.
Tselyakov's career began in Russia's most prestigious music schools, leading eventually to the great recital stages and orchestral houses of the old Soviet empire. By the 1980's, his touring schedule had been complemented by several prestigious awards, including prizes at both the Tokyo and Tchaikovsky Competitions. He was appointed concert solo pianist with the Byelorussian State Philharmonic Orchestra, and assistant-professor of music at the renowned Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and later professor of the Byelorussian State Conservatory By 1991, he had toured as a soloist in Japan, Korea, Germany, Italy, Israel, Spain, Portugal and Finland.
After moving with his family to Israel in 1991, Tselyakov continued to impress audiences and critics alike. Several more important prizes followed, including two in Italy alone. He was also honoured by giving recitals for such dignitaries as Mikhail Gorbachev and the late Yizhak Rabin.
By 1994, Alexander had moved to Canada, emigrating with his whole family to Toronto. Successful engagements in recital and with orchestras throughout the country followed quickly, and he is now firmly established as one of Canada's most prized performers.
One of the unique characteristics of this pianist is the quality of praise he elicits - not only from classical music audiences, but from critics as well. A "phenomenal pianist" (Germany), "an intoxicating sound" (Israel), and "a perfect artistic individuality" (Russia) are just a few of the reactions that have been characteristic of this fine artist's career.
Review from Buffalo.
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC
Bold streaks raise level of concert by HERMAN TROTTER, News Music Critic,11/13/99
Tselyakov plays with a remarkable clarity of articulation, which turned the athletic runs in the mazurka-flavored final movement into absolutely sparkling strings of jewels. But the best notion of his true artistic strength emerged in the slow movement where his extremely poetic performance and the more restrained orchestral partnership pointed up the captivating gossamer quality of the music, the piano's lacy filigree and the artist's extremely supple phrasing. Tselyakov reconfirmed his affinity for Chopin with a blazing performance of the "Revolutionary" Etude, tossed in as an encore.
Copyright © 1999 The Buffalo News
