Kiron Atom Tellian

Austrian pianist and composer Kiron Atom Tellian has emerged as one of the most compelling young artists of his generation, praised for his poetic imagination, depth of expression, and commanding stage presence. His performances have captivated audiences across Europe, the United States, South America, and Israel, and his career continues to gain international momentum.

Recent and upcoming highlights include performances with the San Diego Symphony, solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Musikverein’s Brahms Saal, a European tour with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano including appearances at the Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg, where he was featured with the Philharmonie Salzburg for their 2026 New Year’s Day concerts, and a tour of Israel with the Beer Sheva Symphoniette.

Tellian has performed at distinguished venues such as the Vienna Musikverein, Vienna Konzerthaus, Konzerthaus Blaibach, and Villa Senar (The Rachmaninoff Foundation). He has been featured at renowned festivals including the Verbier Festival, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the Kulturfest im Schloss Walpersdorf.

Winner of the 2024 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, Tellian is a YCA Jacobs Fellow and has won numerous awards, including first prize and the Haydn Prize at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition, top honors at the Savshinsky and Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competitions, and grand prizes at the Nashville and Borderland Chopin Competitions.

Born in Vienna, Tellian began piano studies at the age of seven, making his orchestral debut at nine. He is completing his Bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School, where he studies with Emanuel Ax, having previously studied with Sergei Babayan. He is a proud recipient of the prestigious Kovner Fellowship, which covers all expenses related to his studies. He currently resides in New York City.