Alex Ruvinstein began his classical piano journey in Ukraine after starting his musical studies at the age of five. Born in Polyarny, Russia, above the Arctic Circle, he went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from the Uman State College of Music in Ukraine and his Master’s degree from the Gnesin Academy in Moscow. He later earned his Doctorate at the Maimonides State Academy, where he studied with renowned pianist and pedagogue Professor Naum Starkmann. Following his doctoral studies, Alex served as a Professor of Piano and accompanist for cellists and singers.

Alex is a laureate of numerous international, national, and regional piano competitions. His distinctions include First Prize at the XXVIII International Competition in Salerno, Italy, as a member of a piano four-hands duo; recognition at the Ibla International Piano Competition in Ragusa, Italy, in both the solo and four-hands divisions; and a prize at the National Ukrainian Piano Competition for college graduates in Kyiv.

After immigrating to the United States, Alex made his American debut at the Union County Art Center in New Jersey. Since then, he has appeared in concert halls and recital venues throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, and other states. His solo and chamber music performances have included recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Greater Princeton Steinway Society, the New York Public Library Concert Series, the United Nations Concert Hall, and the National Opera Center in New York City, among others.

Alex was also a member of the Memling Ensemble, directed by Metropolitan Opera violist Vincent Lionti. He has appeared on Russian and Ukrainian television and continues to maintain an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, and educator.

Alex currently works at SUNY New Paltz and Kaufman Music Center in New York City and serves as a musician at Temple Sinai in Stamford, Connecticut. He lives in Riverdale, New York, with his wife, Yelena, and their three sons, Michael, David, and Anthony.