LEONID MARGARIUS

Born in Ukraine, he there received a specialized musical education, developing his talent under the guidance of Regina Horowitz in the town of Kharkov. He then concluded his studies in the School for High Musical Specialization at the Conservatory of Moscow, under the guidance of Gleb Akselrod.

After an intensive concert activity, he proved himself to be both an extraordinary teacher and mentor to several young artists, as well as winners of some of the most prestigious international piano competitions. For his outstanding personal contribution given to national cultural development, together with his role in the preparation of the country’s musical elite, the President of the Republic of Ukraine awarded Maestro Margarius with the title of “Leading Personality in the World of Culture” in 1993.

Since 1995, Leonid Margarius has been a professor at the Piano Academy of Fondazione Accademia Internazionale “Incontri col Maestro” in Imola, Italy. He is often called to take part in judging some of the most important piano competitions and he holds masterclasses in various countries throughout the world.