Artemii Safonov
Artist Role
Pianist, Composer & Arranger
Expressive pianist and creative collaborator shaping the musical voice of BellSonance
Biography
Artemii Safonov is a Brisbane-based pianist and composer with extensive experience as a soloist and collaborative musician across Australia.
His performance highlights include appearances at the Brisbane City Hall and QPAC, performing both as a soloist and as a chamber musician alongside the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Q. A recipient of the John Nesbitt Endowment and the Raoul P. Neil Foundation Scholarship, Artemii has also received awards in national and international piano competitions.
As a collaborative pianist, Artemii regularly works with a wide range of musicians, providing accompaniment for recitals and competitions, and has recently served as an official accompanist for the 2025 Queensland Vocal Festival Competition. Artemii is a committee member of the Accompanists’ Guild of Queensland.
Highlights
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Principal pianist and arranger of BellSonance Productions, shaping the musical direction and creating original arrangements for concert programs
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY
Performs regularly as a soloist and collaborative pianist in concerts across Brisbane and Melbourne, including appearances at Brisbane City Hall
COLLABORATIONS
Works with emerging vocalists and instrumentalists, supporting recital programs and ensemble performances
COMPOSITION & ARRANGEMENT
Creates original arrangements and adaptations of classical repertoire for voice and chamber ensemble
Media
A selection of performance recordings and concert appearances, reflecting Artemii’s work as a soloist and collaborative pianist.
Feature Performance Video
Watch performances from major concert halls and intimate recitals.
Selected Repertoire
Solo Piano
Chamber & Vocal Collaboration
Arrangements & Projects
His repertoire spans Classical and Romantic masters, with a focus on virtuosic concert programs, including works by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.
Extensive experience as a collaborative pianist in vocal and instrumental repertoire, supporting recitals and ensemble performances.
Original arrangements and curated programs developed for BellSonance concerts, combining classical tradition with contemporary artistic vision.