Larysa Kuzmenko

Larysa Kuzmenko is a Toronto-based composer and pianist. Her music has been performed and broadcast throughout the world. Her works have been commissioned, performed and recorded on CD by many outstanding artists.

Kuzmenko’s works demonstrate a strong affinity towards the mainstream tradition of classical music. She imbues her music with strong melodic sense, and a firm rooting in traditional, albeit extended tonal processes.

She has appeared as a pianist in several countries, and has performed at Carnegie Hall the St. Lawrence Centre, Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall, as well as several other venues throughout Canada.

Larysa Kuzmenko is currently on staff at both the Royal Conservatory of Music and at the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, where she teaches piano, harmony and composition. She is married to Canadian composer Gary Kulesha.