Olga Konkova

Olga Konkova (born August 25, 1969) is a classical pianist who received her education – at the age of 18 - at the Russian Academy of Music.

 

Later she evolved into a jazz composer following her studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.

 

She relocated to Norway in 1994 and immediately garnered attention as a brilliant musician with a crystal-clear piano style and impeccable technique.

 

She is capable of diving into breathtaking passages and seamlessly transitioning into beautiful, tranquil, musical landscapes.

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While most other jazz musicians typically don't begin improvising until after they have played the melody/theme, Konkova starts improvising as soon as her fingers touch the keys.

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Internationally, she can boast collaborations with luminaries like Dave Holland, Django Bates, and Steve Swallow in the "Focus Year" project in 2017 in Basel, Switzerland.

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Since settling in this country, Konkova has given us a string of critically acclaimed albums. 
 

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