My new album is coming out on 13 September. In the meantime, listen to my single prereleases!
The winner of numerous international competitions, Ivan Yanakov has been heard to critical acclaim in over 30 countries in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America, in halls that include the Carnegie Hall Recital Hall in New York, Cadogan Hall in London, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Sapporo Concert Hall, Okinawa Convention Centre, Taiwan National Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre , and many others. He is a frequent guest of international music festivals.
A recording artist, Ivan Yanakov’s CDs are offered worldwide in major stores. His albums and singles can be heard on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, YouTube Music, and on over 120 digital platforms.
Born in Sofia, Ivan Yanakov completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at New York's Mannes College of Music. He was awarded the Artists International Debut Series Prize at Carnegie Hall. He was also a full-scholarship fellow at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena.
In London, and started conducting and leading the London Chamber Players, a chamber orchestra comprised of young professionals. His conducting debut was with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.
The artist appears regularly on television and radio in Asia, North America and Europe. Highlights include Live from the Los Angeles Museum of Art, live concert on Hong Kong’s RTHK radio station, and Hong Kong’s Pearl TV channel.
Ivan Yanakov is often invited to give master classes at major universities in Europe and Asia, including at the Birmingham Conservatoire. He regularly adjudicates piano competitions throughout Asia and Europe. Recently, he was the jury president of the Russian Piano Music competition in Sanremo, Italy.
One of Ivan’s current projects include The Four Pianists, an ensemble of established classical and jazz pianists. Their last concert at London's Cadogan Hall was sold out months in advance.
