Monday, February 3, 2025
12 PM
Dmitry Kirichenko began his musical education under a Soviet system that selected only the best, most talented students for artistic study. At the age of 7, he was accepted into the Stolyarsky School of Music. Upon graduation he was accepted to the Moscow Conservatory for college level studies under Professor Zemliansky. One of the leading educational institutions in the world, the Moscow Conservatory is reserved for the most talented music students.
For his graduate studies Dmitry attended the Odessa Conservatory. Studying under Professor Ginzburg at Odessa he earned the Soviet (Russian) equivalent of a Ph.D. in Soloist, Orchestra Leader and Teacher of piano.
Upon graduation, Dmitry tenured 15 years as the Creative Director and Vice President at the Music School for Children in Odessa, Ukraine.
Arriving in the United States in 1989, Dmitry became a member of the Music Teachers Association of California.
Dmitry's career now falls into three primary areas. First and foremost he is the president and primary instructor of the "Dmitry Kirichenko School of Music". The school offers private instruction for children, music majors, and adults. Presently over 1,000 students have attended the school.
He is also well known for his concerts and fund raising activities. Dmitry has performed locally at the University of San Diego, Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Lyceum Theater, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Palomar Performing Arts Center, Scripps Ranch, Escondido and Rancho Bernardo Libraries. His international venues include both western and eastern Europe.
Additionally, he has been awarded recognition from many piano competitions including the Music Teachers Association.
Finally, Dmitry has released a series of CDs. These encompass performances of history's favorite composers and their most loved piano sonatas, preludes and other pieces.
Free concerts at noon every Monday year-round . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles. . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk, and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour.
The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.