Alexander Melnikov
Born: 1973, Moscow, Russia
Nationality: Russian
Born in Moscow, Melnikov began studying music at age six at Moscow’s Central Music School. He continued at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Lev Naumov, graduating in 1997. Later he completed his post-graduate studies in Munich with Eliso Virsaladze. He also studied with Andreas Staier and Karl-Ulrich Schnabel
Along with solo and orchestral appearances, chamber music plays an important part in Melnikov's activities. Between 1993 and 2003 he performed with violinist Vadim Repin, and he presently appears with violinist Isabelle Faust. He appears regularly in piano duo appearances with Andreas Staier, Boris Berezovsky, and Alexei Lubimov.
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Fantasie from Alexander Melnikov
28th Apr 2023
The Russian pianist performs seven fantasias by composers from JS Bach to Schnittke on seven historically-appropriate instruments, including an extraordinary tangent piano from 1790 and two fortepianos from his own personal collection.
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Late Debussy sonatas from Isabelle Faust, Alexander Melnikov and friends
16th Nov 2018
Harmonia Mundi's ten-album series commemorating the centenary of Debussy's death continues with the Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, and Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp.
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Special offer. Mozart: Sonatas For Fortepiano & Violin, Vol. 4
Isabelle Faust (violin), Alexander Melnikov (fortepiano)
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2026, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. Mozart: Sonatas for Fortepiano & Violin, Vol. 2
Isabelle Faust (violin), Alexander Melnikov (fortepiano)
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2020, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. Schumann: Piano Quartet & Piano Quintet
Isabelle Faust (violin), Anne-Katharina Schreiber (violin, Antoine Tamestit (viola), Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello), Alexander Melnikov (piano)
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Winners, Chamber
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Chamber Music
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2024
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Coming soon. Emilie Mayer: Piano Concerto - Symphony No. 1 - Overtures (symphonic Works, Vol. 1)
Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Alexander Melnikov
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