Tutunov Piano Series: Nikita Fitenko & Katerina Zaitseva
Schedule
Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520-3239, United States | Ashland, OR
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Don’t miss the second-to-last performance of the 2025–2026 Tutunov Piano Series, featuring the internationally renowned Russian piano duo Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva.Performing together for nearly two decades, this acclaimed duo continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their breathtaking precision, expressive interpretations, and undeniable chemistry. Each an accomplished solo pianist, Fitenko and Zaitseva bring a rare depth and balance to the stage in their dynamic four-hand and two-piano performances.
Known for their seamless artistry and emotional range, they offer a fresh take on classical masterpieces and contemporary works, creating performances that are both technically brilliant and deeply moving.
Make plans now to witness this extraordinary musical collaboration.
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Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM at the SOU Music Recital Hall | Ashland, OR
Tickets:
•General Admission: $35–$45 each
•Livestream available: $35/household
•Season Ticket Packages: 10% discount
•SOU Employees: $10
•Oregon Trail Card Holders: $5
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• About the Artists •
Nikita Fitenko & Katerina Zaitseva
Russian pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva have been playing as a duo since 2001.
Nikita Fitenko
Internationally acclaimed pianist Nikita Fitenko has performed recitals and with orchestras in the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, and South and North America. He holds degrees from St. Petersburg State Conservatory (BM) and the University of North Texas (MM and DMA). His discography includes eight commercial CDs of piano solo, piano duo (with Katerina Zaitseva), and concerto works available on Spotify, Amazon, and iTunes. Dr. Fitenko is the artistic director of the American International Piano Competition and Festival and the Washington International Piano Festival. Currently, Dr. Fitenko is a Professor of Piano at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Katerina Zaitseva
Praised by Fanfare magazine as a pianist with an “imaginative and colorful interpretive approach,” Katerina Zaitseva has performed in the United States, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, Japan, China, and Russia. She has played at major venues including the Moscow State Conservatory Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center, the National Gallery of Art, and Yamaha Hall in New York. She was also featured at the opening of the Meadows Museum of Art in Dallas, with Juan Carlos II of Spain in attendance. Ms. Zaitseva has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Her seven CD recordings, released by the Classical Records label and available through Amazon, have garnered international critical acclaim. She is currently on the faculty at the Levine School of Music in Washington, D.C. Katerina holds her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Music from Southern Methodist University, a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas, and a Diploma from the Music School affiliated with the Moscow State Conservatory in Russia.
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