Bio

“I had the impression that there was nothing he could not do on the piano – he has a great sound, thrilling technique and possesses that rare gift of making you feel he is playing for you especially…” 
– Sir James Galway, OBE

Raphael Alexandre Lustchevsky recorded his first CD album at the age of 15, in Japan. Subsequently, at the age of 16, with a successful debut alongside the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra commenced his international carreer which brought him to perform with leading orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and the RSA.

Since 2002 listed as a Steinway Artist on the “Steinway & Sons Artists’ Roster” in NYC, featuring world’s finest pianists.

Lustchevsky holds the MD in Arts from the “K.Szymanowski” Music University in Poland and DMA from the “F.Liszt” Music University in Germany.

Prize winner at international competitions; Clara Schumann (Duesseldorf), Maria Canals (Barcelona), Dr. Luis Sigall (Chile) and the UNESCO Dinu Lipatti (Bucharest).

His discography includes 10 CD’s released by publishing companies: Polish Radio, Canyon Classics, DUX Recording Producers, SiMusic, featuring solo works and recorded with orchestras, i.e. with the Philharmonie der Nationen in Hamburg for the “Hommage a Chopin” by Montblanc, Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven “Emperor”) and others. Also recorded for the NPR, Australian Broadcast Corp., Fujisankei Group (Japan).

Raphael is regarded as a genuine interpreter of F. Chopin’s works. His latest CD album gathered laudations from international professional sources and recognized music experts.

Performed at world’s premium venues, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris), the UN Palais des Nations (Geneva), Warsaw National Philharmonic, Palau de Musica (Barcelona), Victoria Concert Hall (Singapore), Suntory Hall (Tokyo), Sala Cecilia Meirelles (Rio de Janeiro), Teatro Solis (Montevideo), Verbrugghen Hall (Sydney), Linder Auditorium (Jo’burg) and renowned festivals: Lucerne Festival (Switzerland); Chopin (Poland); Oraniensteiner (Germany); Primavera Viseu (Portugal); Cervantino (Mexico); Chopiniana (Argentina) and more.

Maestro has a versatile repertoire of more than 30 concertos for piano and orchestra. Active as a guest professor at music universities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China and Latin America, he has been appointed an Honorary Professor to the National University of Costa Rica.

Founder and juror of Chopin piano competitions in Peru and Ecuador.