Biography
Dmitrii Kalashnikov is a concert pianist whose performances are distinguished by depth, clarity, and a refined sense of expression. Based in London, he performs at major venues across the United Kingdom, United States, France, Austria, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Germany, and beyond, with recent appearances at Wigmore Hall, the Blüthner Festival, the Lille Piano Festival, and performances in Madeira and Vienna.
He has appeared as a soloist under Mikhail Pletnev and has participated in masterclasses with Sir András Schiff, Stephen Hough, Imogen Cooper, and Lang Lang, among others.
Dmitrii's artistry has been recognised through numerous international competitions. He was awarded Second Prize at the Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial in Serbia (2023), reached the final of the Concours International de Piano à Mayenne (2025), and participated in the Scottish International
Piano Competition (2023) and Classic Piano 2024 in Dubai.
He began his musical studies at the age of five and went on to graduate with honours from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. In 2018, he moved to London to pursue postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music with Professor Vanessa Latarche, where he won the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Rosebowl — presented to him personally by His Majesty King Charles III — and the Jacques Samuel Intercollegiate Piano Competition, appearing as soloist with the RCM Symphony Orchestra. He completed his studies with distinction and subsequently continued at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under Professor Anna Malikova.
For many years, he has studied with Mira Yevtich, whose mentorship continues to shape his artistic development. Dmitrii is deeply grateful for the patronage and support of Lady Meryl Walters. He lives and works in London.