Alexandre Tchaykov is a Bulgarian pianist and poet devoted to the exploration of contemporary musical idioms and interdisciplinary discourses. He holds degrees from UCLA (DMA), Northwestern University (MM), and UGA (BM and BA English). A passionate teacher, he leads a private piano studio and has served as an instructor for college courses in musicianship, music history, and music appreciation. His dissertation and recent recital program, “LYRIC: An Ode to Poetry and Song,” assess the conceptual overlap between poetic and musical expression. Over the years, he has held fellowships at several renowned music festivals, including Tanglewood, New Music on the Point, and Kneisel Hall. He frequently programs repertoire from the late 20th and 21st centuries, collaborates with composers on new works, and takes inspiration from concepts in other arts and sciences to expand the reach and possibilities of musical storytelling.