Pavel Kaznacheev began studying piano at the age of 8 with Vija Norkvesta. He is particularly fond of Bach and Liszt and his dream is to play all Transcendental Etudes. He won several prizes, including 1st prize at Bay Area Piano Competition 2025 and 1st prize at Young Talent Student Music Competition 2025.
Watch Pavel Kaznacheev perform Sonata Op. 10, #2, First Movement, Allegro by Beethoven on the piano for the 2025 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Pavel Kaznacheev perform Polichinelle by Sergei Rachmaninoff on the piano for the 2025 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.