Born in Georgia in 2001, pianist David Khrikuli is rapidly emerging as one of the most compelling voices of his generation, combining technical brilliance with artistic depth and a refined sense of sound that has earned him recognition across Europe.
A finalist at the 2025 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw — where his performances captivated jury and audience alike, earning acclaim that extended well beyond the competition results — David Khrikuli is a laureate of numerous international contests. He won First Prize at the 2024 Cantù International Piano and Orchestra Competition (Italy), First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Vigo International Piano Competition (Spain), and First Prize and Special Prize at the Aarhus International Competition (Denmark). His further distinctions include First Prize at the Tbilisi Chopin National Piano Competition (Georgia) and awards at the Nutcracker International TV Competition (Russia), Astana Piano Passion (Kazakhstan), and the Arthur Rubinstein International Competition for Young Pianists (China).
He began his studies at the Zakaria Paliashvili Central Music School for Gifted Children in Tbilisi under Revaz Tavadze, and later trained with Galina Eguiazarova and Stanislav Ioudenitch at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid. He was awarded scholarships from the Jaime Castellanos and Albéniz Foundations, held the Banco Santander Foundation Piano Chair, and in 2022 received the Diploma for the Most Outstanding Student of his chair from Her Majesty Queen Sofía.
David Khrikuli has appeared as a soloist with the Georgian Philharmonic, the Israel Camerata and Philharmonic, and the Moscow Philharmonic, and has given solo and chamber performances throughout Europe. At the Reina Sofía School of Music he was featured in concert series such as "La Generación Ascendente" (Madrid) and "AIEnRUTa-Clásicos" (Albacete), performing with the Schumann Trio, the Ravel Duo, and the Austrias Piano Trio.
At the start of the 2026/27 season, he is on a European tour and will give around seventy performances over the course of the season, including debut performances in Korea, China, Japan and the United States. With his expressive tone, refined technique, and an artistic maturity beyond his years, David Khrikuli establishes himself as one of the most distinguished pianists of his generation.