Kiron Atom Tellian
NDR Kultur
» Devilish, virtuoso and simply: brilliant. «
November 2021
Austrian pianist and composer Kiron Atom Tellian has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling young artists of his generation. Praised for his artistry, imagination, and commanding presence at the keyboard, Tellian has already appeared on major stages across Europe, the United States, and South America, and his career continues to expand internationally.
The Tennessean
»…an incredible combination of sensitivity and taste. «
October 2023
Recent seasons have brought Tellian to some of the world’s most distinguished stages. He has appeared in solo recital at the Vienna Konzerthaus, performed with orchestra at the Vienna Musikverein, and made notable debuts with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, the El Paso Symphony, and at Cultura Artística in São Paulo, Brazil. His work as a composer has also drawn attention, with an orchestral commission premiered at the Vienna Musikverein. Festival appearances have included invitations to the Verbier Festival, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the Konzerthaus Blaibach.
In Fall 2024, Tellian won the Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, one of the most prestigious career-launching platforms for young musicians in the world. Alongside his victory, Tellian was awarded an extraordinary eight special prizes, offering him major concert opportunities and career support throughout the United States and beyond.
Salzburger Nachrichten
» …experienced with countless and beautiful compositional techniques. «
June 2016
Next Concerts
Audio & Video
Jeremias Fliedl & Kiron Atom Tellian at Elm Court
Duo Recital with Jeremias Fliedl at Elm Court in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Interview with The Violin Channel at Carnegie Hall
Interview before sold-out debut at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall with The Violin Channel.
YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions Winner’s Concert
Winner's Concert at the Gilder Lehrman Hall at the Morgan Library & Museum.
Alexander Scriabin — Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp Minor, Op. 19 (Sonata Fantasy)
Johann Strauss (Schulz-Evler) — Arabesque on themes from "By the Beautiful Blue Danube"
Frédéric Chopin — Mazurka Op. 33, No. 4
YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions Winner’s Announcement
Kiron Atom Tellian wins the 2024 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. He was additionally awarded eight special prizes.
They are:
Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize
Stern Young Artist Development Award
The Buffalo Chamber Music Society Prize
The Friends of Music Concerts Performance Award
The Hayden’s Ferry Chamber Music Series Prize
The Liliane Questel Recital Award
The Serge Rachmaninoff Foundation Prize
