Dmytro Shurov

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is IIhorovych and the family name is Shurov.
Dmytro Shurov
Shurov in 2011
Background information
Birth nameDmytro Ihorovych Shurov
Born (1981-10-31) 31 October 1981 (age 43)
Vinnytsia, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboard
  • guitar
Websitedmitryshurov.com

Dmytro Ihorovych Shurov (Ukrainian: Дмитро́ І́горович Шу́ров, pronounced [dmɪˈtrɔ ˈiɦorowɪtʃ ˈʃurou̯]; born 31 October 1981) is a Ukrainian pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter based in Kyiv. He was also a judge on the Ukrainian X-Factor for the eighth and ninth seasons, as well as the music producer of the Ukrainian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and 2024.

Early life

Shurov was born on 31 October 1981 in Vinnytsia. His father, Ihor, is a poet and painter,[1] and his mother is a teacher and musician. Dmytro started playing the piano at four years old.[2][3]

Shurov studied in lyceum Auguste Renoir in Limoges, France and in Utah, United States where he sang in the choir and played in the jazz band and the orchestra, which performed compositions of the Baroque period; he also played in the quartet "Barbershop".[4] After coming back from the U.S., Shurov applied to Kyiv National Linguistic University.

Career

Pianoboy in Green Theatre, 2014

Shurov joined Okean Elzy as a session member in 2000. Later in 2001, he became part of the band and gained popularity alongside the increasingly popular band. In 2004, Shurov left the band to join a newly formed band, Esthetic Education, with another member of Okean Elzy, bass player Yuriy Khustochka. Esthetic Education remained active until 2008. In 2009, Shurov started his own project called "Pianoboy" (Pianoбой).[5]

Shurov was a co-organizer of Kyiv's festival Moloko Music Fest in 2008 and 2009 as a part of Gogolfest.[2] He composed music for films, including Khottabych, television series Servant of the People, as well as for comedy and fashion shows. He is a brand ambassador of Yamaha in Ukraine.[6]

Shurov participated in the 2nd Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, where he spontaneously collaborated with Ellie Goulding in a performance of the song "Oi u luzi chervona kalyna".[7]

Activism

In 2016, Shurov participated in a charitable photography project called "Щирі. Спадщина" (Sincere. Heritage) aimed at raising funds for Ukrainian museums.[8][9][10]

In 2018, Shurov became actively involved in advocating for women's rights by joining the HeForShe movement. He and his son were appointed as ambassadors for the movement in Ukraine, focusing on addressing gender inequality issues like domestic violence.[11]

In response to the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Shurov became a volunteer. He actively participated in transporting humanitarian aid and organizing charitable concerts for military personnel, medical professionals, and rescuers. These efforts aimed to support the urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) and raise funds for tactical medicine. As a testament to his significant contributions, Shurov was bestowed with the esteemed state recognition of the Order of Merit third class, in August 2022.

Controversy

In April 2021, Shurov faced public backlash for smashing a contestant's guitar as a judge in the 8th season of the Ukrainian X-Factor, as he did not like the contestant's performance.[12] It was later revealed that the contestant had received the guitar from his late father.[citation needed]

Personal life

Shurov married Olha Tarakanovska in 2003.[13] The two have a son, born 23 August 2003. The family lives in Kyiv.

Discography

Soundtracks
  • Music for performance "Cinderella" (Sovremennik Theatre, 2014)[14]
  • Soundtrack for performance "Vartovi Mriy" (2015)
  • Soundtrack for Ukrainian humorous show "Liga smihu" (League of Laughter [uk])
  • "Orangelove" (2007)
  • "Playing with toy soldiers" (2007)
  • "How to Find the Ideal" (2007)
  • "Button" (2008)
  • "Tainstvennyy ostrov" (2008)
  • Series "Servant of the People (TV series)" (2015)
  • Series "Neispravimye" (2017)

Okean Elzy

  • "Model" (2001)
  • "Supersimetria" (2003)
  • "Tvіy format" (2003)

Esthetic Education

Zemfira

  • "Spasibo" (2007)
  • "Zelonyy teatr v Zemfire" (2008) (DVD)
  • "Z-Sides" (2009, compilation album)
  • "Zemfira.Live2" (2010, live album)
  • "Krokus/Strelka" (2010, live album, in few tracks)

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk

Pianoboy

  • "Prostyye veshchi" (2012, Simple things)
  • "Ne prekrashchay mechtat" (2013, Don't stop dreaming)
  • "Take Off" (2015)
  • "XICTOPI" (2019)
  • "Zabroshka" (2020)

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Category Award Result Res.
2013 Dmytro Shurov "Singer» Elle Style Awards Ukraine Won [15]
2017 Dmytro Shurov "Men» Viva! Naykrasyvishi Nominated [16]
2018 Dmytro Shurov "Men» Viva! Naykrasyvishi Nominated [17]

References

  1. ^ "Екс-вінничанин Ігор Шуров презентує виставку картин та нову книгу в столиці". ВінницяОК (in Ukrainian). 15 September 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Avant : международный музыкальный фестиваль, концерты, клуб". avantmusic.ru (in Russian). AVANT MUSIC. 2010. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  3. ^ Короид, Антон (2 March 2013). "Дмитрий Шуров: Черт возьми! Я частичный еврей, с 4 лет играю на пианино. Из меня не получится прыгуна с шестом". ФрАза (in Russian). Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Солист Pianoboy ответил на 55 острых вопросов". ranok.ictv.ua (in Russian). ICTV. 29 September 2016. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  5. ^ Talentsofworld, India (12 February 2022). "Dmytro Shurov : Ukrainian Musician". Artists blog. Talentsofworld. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Дмитро Шуров став офіційним амбасадором Yamaha в Україні". liroom.com.ua (in Ukrainian). LiRoom. 15 June 2017. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  7. ^ "20 celebs who came to Ukraine in past year". 24 February 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  8. ^ ""Щирі. Спадщина": календар українських костюмів". bbc.com (in Ukrainian). BBC News Ukraine. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  9. ^ "В Польщі презентують фотовиставку українських національних костюмів". ukrinform.ua (in Ukrainian). Ukrinform. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Wernisaż wystawy „Szczerzy-2017" w Warszawie". poland.mfa.gov.ua (in Polish). Ambasada Ukrainy w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  11. ^ Toma Istomina (5 November 2018). "Pianoboy's Dmytro Shurov wants to improve the world". kyivpost.com. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Дмитро Шуров про розбиту гітару: Я рок-музикант, а не Джастін Бібер [Dmytro Shurov on the broken guitar: I am a rock musician, not Justin Bieber]". STB (in Ukrainian). 25 September 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Звездные пары говорят о любви". Elle (in Russian). 14 February 2017. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  14. ^ "Интервью Buro 24/7: Дмитрий Шуров, Buro 24/7". buro247.ua (in Russian). 24 February 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  15. ^ "Победители ELLE Style Awards". Elle (in Russian). 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  16. ^ "Названо номінантів на нагороду "Viva! Найкрасивіші"". musicukraine.net (in Ukrainian). MusicUkraine. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  17. ^ "Остапчук, Тищенко та Сеітаблаєв потрапили в двадцятку найкрасивіших чоловіків за версією Viva!". detector.media (in Ukrainian). Детектор медіа. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2017.

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