Katia Skanavi
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Katia Skanavi is a Russia
n pianist of Greek
descent.
Skavani started a concert career after being awarded the XXII Long-Thibaud Competition
's 3rd prize at 18. In 1994 she won Athens' Maria Callas Grand Prize.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n pianist of Greek
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
descent.
Skavani started a concert career after being awarded the XXII Long-Thibaud Competition
Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition
The Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition is an international classical music competition for pianists and violinists that has operated in France since 1943. It was created by the pianist Marguerite Long and the violinist Jacques Thibaud...
's 3rd prize at 18. In 1994 she won Athens' Maria Callas Grand Prize.