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Community VoicesA date idea for Valentine's Day, Love Notes with the Illinois Symphony Orchestrea - Feb. 13A preview the Valentine's weekend performances featuring Valentin Kovalev and Aiwen Zhang with Carr's Concerto for Two Saxophones, Bernstein from On the Town, and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.
2026-02-0613 min
Nick Zanetti's Show Music, Sports and Peak PerformanceValentin Kovalev: Saxophone, content and familyIn this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Valentin Kovalev — a dynamic saxophonist and content creator whose musical journey spans three continents.Originally from Siberia, Valentin developed his bold and eclectic style through years of study in Russia, France, and the United States. Now a visiting professor at the Cleveland Institute of Music, he shares his passion for teaching with students around the world, giving masterclasses across North America, Europe, and Asia.Recently awarded both the Jury Prize and Audience Award by the prestigious Concert Artists Guild in New York, Valentin is a rising star in th...
2025-07-1447 min
The Sound and meValentin Kovalev, the saxophone as a vesselHailing from Siberia, saxophonist, and content creator Valentin Kovalev is an ebullient and highly eclectic performer whose unique style was developed after studying in Russia, France, and the US...Music: Creston Sonata, 2nd Movement: 'With Tranquility' by Valentin Kovalev (saxophone) and Kayoko Miyazawa (piano)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2025-04-0802 min
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | WFMTValentin Kovalev, saxophone and Nathan Canfield, pianoSaxophonist Valentin Kovalev and pianist Nathan Canfield perform works by Johannes Brahms and Fernande Decruck, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago.
Valentin Kovalev is a passionate and dedicated classical saxophonist who is seeking to elevate the voice of saxophone in classical music. Named the winner of the most prestigious international saxophone competitions, Valentin is also the recipient of significant awards from foundations in France (Fondation pour la vocation), Russia (the Rostropovich Foundation), and the United States (Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia). His international career spans performances as a soloist across the U.S., Russia...
2025-02-0523 min