Bolshoi Theatre Young Opera Program Pianist
Mark
Vaza
Mark Vaza

Born in Moscow. In 2018 graduated from the Central Tchaikovsky Music School with honours. He is currently studying at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (class of Alexander Mndoyants). Also has studied composition in the class of Alexander Tchaikovsky.

Participated in music festivals, amongst which are Moscow is greeting friends, Eliso Virsaladze presents... and others.

Since 2022 — has been a pianist with the Young Artists Opera Programme of the Bolshoi Theatre.

Awards

3rd award of the 13th International Television Competition The Nutcracker

2012

Moscow Government Scholarship

2012

1st award of the International Competition of Young Pianists Le Muse

2014, Naples

2nd award of the 1st International Rachmaninov Competition of Young Pianists

2018, Moscow

2nd award of the 2nd International Competition in Memory of N.K. Medtner

2020, St Petersburg

1st award of the 4th International Neuhaus Competition of Pianists

2021, Chelyabinsk

2nd award of the 6th International Piano Competition Russian Season in Ekaterinburg

2021

2nd prize and Rudolf Jansen Prize at the 56th International Vocal Competition LiedDuo

2023, Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
General partner of the Bolshoi Theatre — insurance company «Ingosstrakh»
Privileged sponsor of the Bolshoi Theatre — Tinkoff Bank
Privileged partner of the Bolshoi Theatre — GUM