Pianissimo introduces music lovers to bright young pianists from different countries who have already made a name for themselves in prestigious competitions and festivals. Solo Concert of Ziyu Shao Young pianist Ziyu Shao from China studies at the Moscow State School of Music named after Gnessin in the class of Elena Beryozkina. In 2019, the musician won the "Bronze Nutcracker" at the "Nutcracker" competition, which is referred to as the "children's competition of Tchaikovsky." Ziyu Shao also won first place at the International Vladimir Krainev Competition in Moscow, became a laureate of the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, and this is far from the complete list of his awards. The young performer's concerts have taken place at Carnegie Hall, "Zaryadye", the Moscow House of Music, and other prestigious international venues. The program will feature works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and Robert Schumann. !Time: December 23 at 19:00. Buy ticket. Solo Concert of Philip Rudenko Moscow pianist Philip Rudenko studies at the Conservatory under professors Andrey Pisarev and Nikolai Lugansky. The musician's achievements include concerts in the largest halls of Moscow and St. Petersburg (including with leading orchestras of the country), participation in Russian and international festivals, and performances in ensembles with renowned artists. At the concert in the Hermitage, Philip will perform works by Beethoven, Franck, Wagner, and Rachmaninoff. !Time: December 30 at 19:00. Buy ticket. Solo Concert of Chen-Yan Wen Pianist Chen-Yan Wen was born on the island of Taiwan, where he began studying music and conquering his first competitions. He is currently studying at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts. In addition to solo performances, the young pianist is passionately interested in chamber music and has become one of the founders of the ensemble The Egon Trio. The ensemble has performed in Austria, Germany, Italy, and other countries and has received the highest accolades. The evening's program will feature music by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Alexander Scriabin. !Time: 6