Biography

Timur Gasratov is a pianist, pedagogue, chamber musician, and soloist with international experience. Since 2007, he has been teaching piano at the University of Music Freiburg. In Switzerland, he teaches at the Swiss School of Music (Zug) as well as at the Musikschule Leimental (Basel), where he has also served as musical director.

His concert activity has taken him to renowned venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie, the Philharmonies of Odesa and Kyiv, as well as to major festivals including the Verbier Festival and the Beethoven Festival in Milan (Sala Verdi).

Timur is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions and is regularly invited as a juror at international festivals and competitions. He received his education in Odesa, Freiburg, and Saarbrücken.

Competitions and Awards
🏆 1st Prize — Walter Gieseking Chamber Music Competition (Germany, 2007)
🏆 1st Prize — Luciano Gante Competition (Italy, 2007)
🏆 1st Prize — Undamaris Competition (Italy, 2007)
🏆 1st Prize — Valsessia Musica (Italy, 2008)
🏆 1st Prize — Giuseppe Terracciano Competition (Italy, 2009)
🥈 2nd Prize — Shura Cherkassky Competition (Italy, 2008)
🥈 2nd Prize — Rhodes Competition (Greece, 2008)
🥈 2nd Prize — Emil Gilels Competition (Ukraine, 2002)
🥈 2nd Prize — Cantu Piano Concerto Competition (Italy, 2013)
🥇 1st Prize — Arthur Lepthien Competition (Germany, 2005)

Education
1997–2002 — Odesa Music Academy (Bachelor/Master: Piano Solo, Music Pedagogy, Chamber Music; Prof. Anatoliy Kardashev)
2003–2005 — University of Music Freiburg (Soloist Studies; Prof. Michael Leuschner)
2006–2009 — University of Music Saarbrücken (Chamber Music; Prof. Tatevik Mokatsian)

Teaching Activity

• Lecturer at the University of Music Freiburg (since 2007)
• Teaching at the Swiss School of Music (Zug) and Musikschule Leimental (Basel)
• Musical director, mentor for chamber music ensembles and soloists

Special Focus
Timur combines in his work the experience of an internationally performing pianist with that of a dedicated pedagogue and chamber musician. His teaching fosters not only technique and musical expression but also ensemble listening and stage presence.

Quote

“Music is the art of listening. A true musician learns not only to hear themselves but also those around them.”

👉 Having such a versatile musician and pedagogue on our team is a great privilege for our school.