BIOGRAPHY
“Nikita and Margarita gave a magical and diverse performance with extraordinarily nuanced artistry, virtuoso fireworks and ensemble collaboration."
William Riddle, Artistic and Executive Director of Venetian Arts Society, FL
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The Borisevich Duo, featuring pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, is an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duet, frequently performing across the United States and Europe.
Mr. Borisevich and Ms. Loukachkina are winners of numerous international music competitions and have collectively performed on world renown stages such as The Kennedy Center( Washington, DC), Mozarteum University Salzburg (Salzburg, Austria), Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory( Moscow, Russia), Shriver Hall (Baltimore, Maryland), California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA), JCC Greater Washington (Rockville, MD) and Manuel de Falla Auditorium( Granada, Spain), among others.
The Borisevich Duo was a recipient of the inaugural Young Artist Development Series Award at The El Paso Pro Musica Festival in collaboration with Peabody Conservatory, and has since then been invited to do a residency at El Paso Pro Musica Festival and Sitka Summer Music Festival by Grammy-Award-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey.
In the 2018-2019 concert season Nikita and Margarita made a debut at the Venetian Arts Society in Florida, the Chamber Music Society of Maryland, and gave performances in Metz, France and Luxembourg.
Last season the Borisevich Duo has made a debut at the Alden Theatre in McLean (VA), the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (NY), the Gualala Chamber Music Society in Gualala (CA), the Tuesday Concert Series in Washington, DC and the Evensong Concert Series in Silver Spring (MD).
In 2020 The Borisevich Duo was named a winner of the Beverly Hills National Auditions and will perform a series of concerts in Southern California in the 2022 concert season.
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In addition to an active performing career, Nikita Borisevich is a professor of chamber music at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Also this season the duo will be releasing their debut CD, which will feature a piece by award-winning American composer, Zach Gulaboff-Davis which the duo premiered last season among other works.
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Margarita Loukachkina, Piano
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Recognized for her captivating virtuosity and rich tonal expression, Dr. Margarita Loukachkina has established herself as a respected presence in the classical piano world. At the young age of 15, Margarita debuted with the Williamsport Symphony, delivering a captivating performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto.
Having received her initial musical training at the esteemed Gnessin School of Music, Margarita's exceptional abilities were apparent early on, leading to her acceptance into the renowned Peabody Conservatory on a scholarship at just 16 years old. Since then, she has performed at various prestigious venues worldwide, spanning across the United States, Russia, and Europe, earning her recognition within the classical music community.
Margarita's musical career is punctuated by numerous triumphs in international competitions, including the distinguished Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Paris and the Konzerteum International Piano Competition in Athens. Additionally, she has won prizes in several notable domestic competitions such as the Louisiana International Piano Competition and was named as the winner of several orchestral competitions such as the Nittany Valley Symphony Young Soloist Competition and the Williamsport Symphony Soloist Competition.
In addition to her live performances, Margarita's recordings have been broadcasted on national television and radio, receiving praise for their emotional depth and technical skill. Her rendition of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Altoona Symphony is particularly noteworthy for its transcendent interpretation.
Collaborating with violinist Nikita Borisevich, Margarita co-founded the Borisevich Duo, a dynamic ensemble that captivated audiences across continents. Their performances, marked by exceptional synergy, artistry and unique programming received acclaim at prestigious venues such as the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, The Cosmos Club in Washtington DC, the Alden Theater in Mclean Virginia, Shandelee Music Festival in New York, the Sitka Music Festival in Alaska, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York, Tuesday Concert Series in Washington DC, Gualala Chamber Music Society in Gualala California, El Paso Museum of Art in El Paso Texas, and Pompano Beach Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida in addition to multiple venues in Europe. Most recently they have been named winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions and have recorded their debut CD featuring works of Franck and Grieg in addition to a world premiere of a Sonata by Zach Gulaboff-Davis.
As a member of the Borisevich Duo, Margarita has been a recipient of the inaugural Young Artist Development Series Award at the El Paso Pro Music Festival as well as being a featured artist at the Sitka Summer Music Festival following an invitation from Grammy-Award -winning cellist Zuill Bailey.
Alongside her performance career, Margarita is dedicated to education, serving as a faculty member at the Garrison Forest School, The McDonogh School, and St. Paul School, where she shares her expertise and mentors aspiring musicians, all while continuing to inspire audiences with her artistry. Margarita holds a Bachelor, Master and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
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Nikita Borisevich, Violin
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Nikita Borisevich is an internationally acclaimed violinist who frequently performs across the United States and Europe.
Mr. Borisevich is a winner of numerous international music competitions and has performed on world renown stages such as The Kennedy Center( Washington, DC), Mozarteum University Salzburg (Salzburg, Austria), Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory( Moscow, Russia), Shriver Hall (Baltimore, Maryland), and Manuel de Falla Auditorium( Granada, Spain), among others.
As an active chamber music performer, Nikita Borisevich performs together with his wife, internationally acclaimed pianist Margarita Loukachkina as the Borisevich Duo. The Duo was a recipient of the inaugural Young Artist Development Series Award at The El Paso Pro Musica Festival in collaboration with Peabody Conservatory, and has since then been invited to do a residency at El Paso Pro Musica Festival, Northwest Bach Festival and Sitka Summer Music Festival by Grammy-Award-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey.
Most recently, Nikita made his debut at the Venetian Arts Society in Florida, the Chamber Music Society of Maryland, and gave performances in France and Luxembourg. The Borisevich Duo was named a winner of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, in addition to making their debut at the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago(IL), the Alden Theatre in McLean (VA), the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (NY), the Gualala Chamber Music Society in Gualala (CA), the Tuesday Concert Series in Washington, DC and the Evensong Concert Series in Silver Spring (MD). In addition to an active performing career, Nikita is a dedicated teacher and educator. He is a professor of Chamber music at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.