Arcadi Volodos

About

Russian pianist who became known for his advanced technical arrangements and his massive repertoire of multiple composers.

Before Fame

He studied at both the Moscow and Paris Conservatories.

Trivia

He was said to have "everything: imagination, color, passion, and a phenomenal technique to carry out his ideas" by his record producer for Sony Classical, Thomas Frost.

Family Life

His parents were both singers, and he initially pursued both singing and conducting before settling on piano.

Associated With

His repertoire featured the works of Vladimir Horowitz.