Elena Krakopolskaya is a graduate of the
Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow Russia. Gnessin is world-renowned as one of the best music training institutions in the
world, both for Piano Pedagogy and for Performance. Elena started her musical education at the age of six at the Gnessin School for Gifted Children and spent twelve years in training specifically for piano and musical
theory in all its aspects. Following that, she was admitted to the Gnessin Academy for a further five years of rigorous instruction in performance under renowned pianist,
prizewinner of International Competitions, professor Vladimir Tropp . She earned
her Master’s degree as a Concert performer, Soloist of Chamber Ensemble, Accompanist and Teacher.
After graduating with high distinction for her musical excellence, Elena toured
extensively for the Moscow Philharmonic and Rosskonzert. She was asked to become Musical Director for the legendary
Stanislavsky Theatre in Moscow, a position she occupied for 15 years. She taught master classes and trained select private
students who went on to study in Moscow’s prestigious schools and colleges.
In Canada, Elena taught in the Toronto GTA in conservatories and later in her own studio in Toronto. Since
1990, she has garnered an impressive record as an outstanding teacher and performer. Her students have unfailingly achieved
high honours in RCM examinations, recitals and festivals, and won awards and scholarships. Elena is a proud member
of ORMTA -Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association. Despite
her busy teaching schedule Elena frequently performs in recitals as a soloist and accompanist.
