About Me

Gaswan Zerikly

After more than 63 years of consistent companionship with the piano, I feel more experienced in solo playing and professional piano teaching. I am also increasingly working in the area of piano chamber music teaching, where I am achieving certain successes. I am eager to share more of my experiences in this area. I currently offer courses and master classes in piano chamber music and solo playing and invite anyone who may be interested to reach out.

My experiences after studying in Berlin and Moscow include:

Teaching at universities in Germany, Egypt, and Syria.
Concerts in 27 countries
International Jury membership in 4 countries
Production of own CDs and books about music
Piano chamber music workshops
Last review from September 2023, Pécs/Hungary (in the program Schubert and Beethoven): The music director and organist of the Baselica (Szilárd Kovács) expected Gaswan Zerikly that the observation from his personal point of view would open up a different perspective for the Hungarian audience: " This happened over the course of the evening, as through Gaswan's filter we heard the already familiar melodies that we were able to rediscover.”
Last CD recording in October 2023 in Paris:

The Beethoven's sonatas "Hammerklavier" and op.111.

- Last concert in November 2023 in France:

Beethoven, two bagatelles from op.126 and the two sonatas mentioned.

- Last workshop in November 2023 in France:

Piano chamber music and solo playing. Works by Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert.

Here is the latest recording of Paris: L.v.Beethoven’s sonatas, Hammerklavier number 29 and the last sonata number 32.

Audio recording J.P. victor, sound editing by Hartmut Wagner.

The recording was in Paris with the friendly support of Mrs. and Mr. Elisabeth and Martin Aeschbacher.

Player's comment:

I believe that musical performance should not reach the point of violence, anger, noise, or become aggressive, but rather it should convey strength, determination, greatness, and become wonderful. In the case of the music of the two aforementioned sonatas, it could tend towards exaggeration in terms of loud sounds, making them direct and harsh instead of full and rich. I believe that Beethoven's personality, which created this immortal music, was at the pinnacle of humanity, depth of feeling, and full of life, something that Beethoven expresses with various tools, whether dramatic or poetic, building a wide and extended tonal range, diverse and different, always serving the same goal: expressing the deep inner being and emotions of man in all their shades - always within a sincere feeling towards people, desiring good for them and relating to them in their misfortunes and joys, aspiring to purity and goodness.


Videos

From Gaswan Zerikly's Concerts


CONVERSATION CONCERT

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827)

Gaswan Zerikly — Piano

Damascus Opera House

Monday, 08 June 2026

Experience Beethoven through an evening that combines live performance and musical conversation, offering audiences a deeper understanding of one of history’s most influential composers.

Presented in the format of a Gesprächskonzert (Conversation Concert), the program interweaves selected piano works with commentary on Beethoven’s artistic development, musical language, and enduring legacy. Through performance and discussion, listeners are invited to engage with the music in a direct and accessible way.

This special event forms part of Gaswan Zerikly’s ongoing commitment to connecting audiences with the rich cultural and historical context of the piano repertoire.