Renowned pianist Ksenia Nosikova has earned widespread acclaim in the world of classical music for her exceptional artistry and profound interpretations. Praised by critics and audiences alike, she has been described as "first-rate" by Fono Forum, "full of dramatic intensity" by International Piano, and a "phenomenal instrumentalist; absorbing, dramatic, compelling, and riveting" by Fanfare Magazine. Nosikova's concert engagements span prestigious venues from Shanghai City Hall in China to City Hall Theatre in Hong Kong, Chetham’s International Piano Series in England, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and Sala Cecilia Meireles in Rio de Janeiro, to name a few. As part of her dedication to guiding and inspiring young classical musicians, she has presented over 190 performances at major academic institutions as part of their guest artist series.
Nosikova's extensive and versatile repertoire features both well-known masterworks and lesser-known compositions from a broad range of styles and genres, including over 30 piano concertos. As a recording artist, her works are featured on respected labels such as Profil Medien, Hänssler Classic, Albany Records, Centaur Records, and Capstone Records. Her twelve critically acclaimed CD recordings, including the complete three volumes of Années de Pèlerinage by Franz Liszt, have been praised for their outstanding achievements. The 2021 release of her double CD recording, featuring Max Reger's complete four books of Aus Meinem Tagebuch (From my Diary), Op. 82 further adds to her impressive discography. As a member of the Avita Duo, Nosikova's recent collaboration with violinist Katya Moeller on recordings of Twenty-Four Preludes for Violin and Piano, alongside the world premiere of Oskolki by Lera Auerbach on Hänssler Classic (2022), has garnered enthusiastic reviews from prominent critics. Her upcoming recordings projects will feature violin and piano music by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Adele aus der Ohe, and Lili Boulanger, as well as complete solo piano variations by Carl Maria von Weber.
Nosikova graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Summa cum Laude) and a doctorate degree from the University of Colorado. Influenced by renowned teachers such as Mikhail Voskresensky, Norma Fisher, and Robert Spillman, she currently serves as Professor of Piano at the University of Iowa. She served as a guest artist teacher at the Eastman School of Music in 2025, as well as several prominent summer programs, including London Master Classes, Wiener MusikSeminar International Master Classes, London Amalfi Coast International Music Festival, Walled City International Piano Academy, International Junior Piano Institute in Uozu, Japan, Schlern/ Semper International Music Festival, and PianoTexas International Music Festival and Academy. A passionate teacher, Nosikova has appeared in over 200 guest artist master classes and has served on numerous international and national judging panels. Her lasting impact on the next generation of musicians is evident with her students excelling in national and international competitions, earning placements in prestigious music programs, such as Curtis, Juilliard, Colburn, Eastman, NEC, and Peabody, and gaining employment at institutions of higher education worldwide.
Actively engaged in various musical organizations, Nosikova is on the American Liszt Society’s National Board of Directors and is the Artistic Director of the Key Change and Piano Sundays at Old Capitol Concert Series. She was recognized as a Steinway Artist and inducted into the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame for her multifaceted achievements and contributions to classical music and education.

Recordings:

• Schumann & Schumann (2013)
• In This Moment: Women and Their Songs (2013)
• Music for Piano and Chamber Orchestra (2010)
• Flight and Fire: Music of Lera Auerbach (2007)
• Twentieth-Century American Music  (2007)
• The Blissful Viola (2007)
• Années de Pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) Troisiéme anneé: (Third Year) (2005)
• Années de Pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) (2003)
• Années de Pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage) Deuxième anneé: Italie (Second Year: Italy) (2001)