Leonid Shapovalov performing at a charity concert

Leonid Shapovalov

Chairman

Founder and Chairman of NPO Ukraine-Yokohama, professional pianist

Members of NPO Ukraine-Yokohama

Born in Kyiv in 1971.
A graduate of the Glière Municipal Academy of Music and the Gnessin State Academy of Music (Master's degree).
In 1996, he won 1st prize at an international piano competition in France. He moved to Japan in 2021 as a resident pianist at "Alte Liebe".
In 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine, he established NPO Ukraine-Yokohama to provide medical aid and humanitarian support

Achievements

1st Prize at the International Piano Competition in Sucy-en-Brie (France, 1996). Founded NPO Ukraine-Yokohama (UYFund) in 2022. From 2022 organized over 20 charity concerts with 2,300+ attendees.