Yulianna Avdeeva gained international recognition when she won First Prize in the International Chopin Competition in 2010. She has since embarked on a world-class career, and her artistic integrity is rapidly ensuring her a place amongst the most distinctive artists of her generation. Described by the Financial Times as an artist who is “able to let the music breathe,” Avdeeva is always uncompromisingly and profoundly devoted purely to the music itself. Conjuring an impeccable combination of clarity, energy, and elegance, she wins audiences with her compelling honesty, wit, and musical judgment.