Brahms, Nielsen, Copland, Liszt B minor Sonata

Kristian Riisager's talent and dedication have been recognised with several prizes, including Léonie Sonning's Talent Prize in 2023. In addition he is supported by Augustinus Fonden, which has awarded him a Steinway grand piano on loan during his studies.. Kristian began his musical journey at Klaverskolen Gradus in Aarhus and continued his studies at Hochschule für Musik “Hanns Eisler” in Berlin. He then went to Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium in Copenhagen, where from 2023 he studies in the Soloist Class. In the period 2022 to 2024 he is Visiting Artist at Ingesund Piano Center in Sweden. He has studied under acclaimed pianists and teachers, including Martin Lysholm Jepsen, Eldar Nebolsin, Jens Elvekjær and Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist.