Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
Country—Canada
Age—22
Born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is earning a reputation as a promising young artist. Jaeden has been recognized by audiences, conductors and composers alike for the exceptional communicative power and thoughtfulness of his interpretations. He is a Grand Prize winner at the Federation of Canadian Music Festival’s National Competition, and a winner of Juilliard’s prestigious Gina Bachauer Scholarship Competition.
Jaeden graduated from The Juilliard School in 2021, completing a Bachelor of Music with Professor Veda Kaplinsky. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Music at the University of British Columbia with Dr. Corey Hamm.
An experienced recitalist, Jaeden has organized and presented numerous solo recitals to benefit both community projects and international humanitarian organizations. He has collaborated with local and international instrumentalists, vocalists, and chamber ensembles, and has performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, the Kamloops Symphony, and the Lions Gate Sinfonia.
Jaeden’s recordings have been presented nationally on CBC Radio, and in September 2019, his performance in Juilliard’s Paul Hall was broadcast live on WQXR in New York. Jaeden has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for Canadian compositions and has been recognized for his exciting and insightful interpretations. In 2017, in honor of Canada’s sesquicentennial, he presented a solo recital of works written solely by Canadian composers.
Repertoire
Round I
Medtner Fairy Tales Nos. 1 and 2, Op. 26
Scriabin Sonata No. 10, Op. 70
Chopin Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Round II
Schumann Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 14 (1836)
Hamelin Étude No. 12 “Prelude and Fugue” in A-flat minor
Round III
Beethoven Andante Favori in F major, WoO 57
Rachmaninoff Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28
Round IV
Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30