Peace Philharmonic Orchestra. Nikolay Khozyainov, conductor & piano

Nikolay Khozyainov is an exceptional pianist, composer, and conductor, known for his poetic musicality and remarkable technique. By the age of 6, he had already performed with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and by 17, he was playing at the United Nations. Since then, he has graced the world’s leading stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, performing with prestigious orchestras like the London Philharmonia and the Tokyo Symphony. A graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Khozyainov has been awarded numerous honors, including being knighted by the Spanish Royal Family and decorated by Emperor Akihito of Japan. In 2022, he composed “Petals of Peace” for the United Nations, which he premiered in New York and San Francisco. He was later awarded the UN Gold Medal of Peace, and his music is published by Muse Press in Tokyo.