Franklin Matters: **Announcing** Aleksandr Polyakov, Pianist

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Announcing Aleksandr Polyakov, Pianist - Nov 19

Announcing a change in our program:
Aleksandr Polyakov
Live in Concert November 19th

**Announcing** Aleksandr Polyakov, Pianist - Nov 19

Come and join us at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro, SUNDAY November 19th at 3:00 PM for a recital by renowned pianist Aleksandr Polyakov.
Due to extenuating circumstances, William Hite's performance of "Die Winterreise" will be postponed to a later date.

"Technical difficulties seem to disappear under his hands." (Boston Musical Intelligencer)
Aleksandr Polyakov is a Ukrainian-American educator, concert pianist, and orchestral conductor with an international reputation for his remarkable virtuosity, command of sonority, and innovative pedagogical approaches.
He has performed as soloist with numerous orchestras including the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and the Boston Ballet Orchestra.
The prize-winner of more than 20 international competitions, his notable prizes include third prize at the ninth International Liszt Competition (Netherlands), second prize at the sixth International Liszt Competition (Germany), and first prize at the Steinway Society Competition (Boston).
In additional to his work as a pianist, Dr. Polyakov has an international conducting career, frequently leading opera productions and collaborating with symphonic orchestras. During the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons he has served as a cover conductor for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Polyakov is also a pedagogue and has taught at Music Fest Perugia and given masterclasses in the U.S., China and Europe. He has served as an associate music director for the "Sweet Charity" production at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.