Vitaly Starikov

Vitaly Starikov

We are excited to introduce our audience to Vitaly Starikov, the dazzling silver medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Born into a family of musicians, he started performing in a children’s choir at only three years old, and by age 14 had committed to a life of music. He has already performed in some of the world’s great halls including Sydney Opera House, Queen Elisabeth Hall, and the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. At the Cliburn, his performance of Bartok’s Second Piano Concerto electrified the room.