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MAXIM RYSANOV

Viola & Chamber Music Masterclasses
21-22 February 2026
Scuola Internazionale Musicale di Milano

Corso Magenta, 63, Milan

Grammy-nominated Ukrainian-British violist and conductor Maxim Rysanov is internationally recognized for his powerful musicianship, versatility, and inspiring stage presence. He appears regularly with leading orchestras around the world both as a soloist and conductor, and currently serves as Principal Guest Conductor of I Musici de Montréal.

Maxim is a passionate educator who gives masterclasses and workshops at institutions such as the Royal College of Music, the Yehudi Menuhin School, and Hochschule für Musik Berlin. He is also a strong advocate for new music, with numerous works written for and premiered by him.

His award-winning recordings and collaborations with artists such as Gidon Kremer, Janine Jansen, and Sol Gabetta have earned him recognition across both classical and contemporary circles. In this masterclass, Maxim shares his unique insights into viola performance, chamber music collaboration, and the art of conducting.

He performs on a 1780 Giuseppe Guadagnini viola, known as ‘Il Soldato’.

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Participants

Get to know the incredible participants of Milano Music Masterclasses with Maxim Rysanov! Our participants come from diverse musical backgrounds, united by a passion for growth and excellence. Each of them brings unique talent, dedication, and personality, creating a vibrant atmosphere of learning and collaboration.

Alexandra Ducariu

Piano Accompanist

Alexandra Ducariu is an accomplished Romanian-Italian pianist born in 1985, who has built a distinguished international career as both a performer and educator. A graduate of Milan's prestigious "G. Verdi" Conservatory where she earned her academic diploma in piano with highest honors (110 with distinction), Ducariu has established herself as a versatile artist with an extensive repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary music.

As a soloist, she has performed across Europe, including concerts in Italy, Switzerland, France, Romania, and Greece. Her passion for chamber music has led to collaborations with notable musicians such as Giuliano Sommerhalder, Denis Shapovalov, and Ducariu Teodora. She frequently serves as an accompanist for masterclasses and concerts featuring renowned artists like Enrico Bronzi, Gabriele Geminiani, and Sonia Prina.

Currently based in Lombardy, Italy, Ducariu balances her performing career with teaching, believing that pedagogical work provides valuable artistic inspiration. She teaches piano at the Vivaldi Academy in Bollate and at the Musikschule Hug in Zurich, while also serving as an accompanist at Milan's "G. Verdi" Conservatory. Fluent in Romanian, Italian, English, and German, she exemplifies the international spirit of classical music, bringing her multilingual abilities and diverse cultural perspective to her musical interpretations and teaching approach.

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