Nikita Lukinov is probably the most talented young Russian pianist of his generation. Now aged 23, he studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. He played for us in 2022 at St Alkmunds church.
The Kawai baby grand at this church does not really do justice to the world-class quality of pianists that Shrewsbury audiences can attract. Nonetheless, the sound coming out of that tiny piano was both astounding and divine. Nikita played Tchaikovsky, 8 pieces from op.72, Scriabin, Valse op.38 and finished with Prokofiev, ‘6 pieces from Cinderella’ op.102.
The Shrewsbury audience adored this recital and warmed to Nikita's kind nature and his passionate perfomance. Such was the rapturous response from the audience that Nikita has been invited back this autumn!