Polina Leschenko

Pianist Polina Leschenko has been an effective contemporary exponent of the pure power virtuoso school of her native Russia. She is also an experienced chamber music player. A CD in the Martha Argerich Presents series featuring rising musicians helped broaden awareness of Leschenko's talents, and top-level appearances began to come her way. The year 2006 was a significant one for Leschenko: she was signed to the Avanti label and released her debut album on the label containing works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninov. Leschenko also toured with the innovative Australian Chamber Orchestra, playing Felix Mendelssohn's Double Concerto for violin, piano, and orchestra with the group's artistic director, Richard Tognetti. Leschenko returned in 2018 with violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja on a recording of early 20th century violin-and-piano works incorporating folk influences. She returned with Kopatchinskaja in 2024 on the trio recital Take 3.