R U S L A N B I R Y U K O V (323) 445-6558 maestro@celloart.com www.celloart.com www.glendalephilharmonic.com P. O. Box 39554, Los Angeles, California 90039 1 CELLIST (1985 - present) Curriculum Vitae INDEX EDUCATION...... Page 2 Master Class Participant... Page 2 Membership... Page 3 STUDENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.. Page 3 Students Performances with Orchestras... Page 3 Students Performances at Major Venues.. Page 3 Students Competitions Winnings... Page 3 Students Participants in various Festivals.. Page 4 Students Principle cellists in orchestras. Page 4 WORK EXPERIENCE. Page 5 Teaching Positions... Page 5 Master Classes GIVEN... Page 5 Festivals, Concert Series, Conventions.... Page 5 Orchestra Experience.. Page 6 Producer... Page 7 HONORS.. Page 8 RECORDINGS RELEASED... Page 8 REPERTOIRE.. Page 9 REFERENCES.. Page 9 Reviews... Page 9
EDUCATION 2 University of Southern California (2002-2006) Los Angeles, CA Class of Professor Eleonore Schoenfeld, Piatigorsky Chair Class of Professor Nathaniel Rosen, VI Tchaikovsky Competition 1 st Prize Winner - Artist Diploma, 2006 - Graduate Certificate, 2004 Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory (1995-2002) Class of Professor Kirill Rodin, VIII Tchaikovsky Competition 1 st Prize Winner Private lessons with Mstislav Rostropovich (1998-2002) Moscow, Russia - Post graduate school, DMA Program 2000- not complete, expected year of completion 2014. - Master of Music (Diploma of highest education), 1999 Baku Music Academy (1994-1995) Class Professor Rasim Abdullaev, Azerbaijan People s Artist Baku, Azerbaijan - Graduation Diploma, 1995 Music School for Extraordinarily Talented Students at Baku Conservatory (1984-1994) Class Professor Eldar Iskendero, Azerbaijan Meritorious Artist Class Professor Yuri Abdullaev, Azerbaijan Meritorious Artist Call Professor Vladimir Anshelevich Baku, Azerbaijan - Diploma, 1994 MASTER CLASS PARTICIPANT - Janos Starker, Steven Isserlis, Luis Claret, Gregor Piatigorsky Seminar for Cellists, 2002 - Natalia Gutman and Lisa Wilson, Saluzzo Music Festival, Italy, 2001 - Mstislav Rostropovich Summer Master Class in Baku, Azerbaijan, 1998 - Elizabeth Mozer, Wolfgang Guttler, Villa Musica Foundation, chamber music master class and recitals in Germany and Russia, 1998, 1999 - Daniel Shafran, New Names Foundation Master Class program in Moscow, Russia, 1995-1996 - Master classes with professors of Moscow Concervatory and Gnesin Music Academy in Petrozavodsk and Suzdal organized by International program "NEW NAMES" in Moscow, Russia, 1995
MEMBERSHIP - Recording Academy (Grammy), voting member - Mu Phi Epsilon International Fraternity - Los Angeles Violoncello Society - American String Teachers Association - Chamber Music America - Musical America - Music Teachers Association of California - Music Teachers National Association 3 STUDENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Highlights) - Students Performances with various orchestras including: New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Russia (Nathan Le, 2014) San Diego Symphony (Margaret Zhou, 2005) Torrance Symphony, Los Angeles (Margaret Zhou, 2008) La Jolla Symphony, San Diego (Margaret Zhou, 2008) Culver City Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles (Andrea Yu, 2011) Inland Valley Symphony, Temecula, CA (Andrea Yu, 2011) Culver City-Marina-Westchester Symphonies, Los Angeles, CA (Nathan Le, 2013) Civic Youth Orchestra, San Diego (Meagan Wu, 2013, Patricia Ryan, 2007) Orange County Youth Symphony (Yurim Seo, 2013) Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra, Claremont, CA (Hubert Wang, 2006) - Students Performances at Major Venues: Disney Hall, Los Angeles (Joseph Tran, 2011) Carnegie Hall, New York (Meagan Wu, 2012, Stephen Yang 2013, Zoe Lavoie-Gagne, 2014) Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, CA (Margaret Zhou, 2005, Patricia Ryan, 2008) Meng Hall, Fullerton, CA (Emily Balderrama, 2012) LACMA Leo S. Bing Hall, Sundays Live Concert Series at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), live-streamed on the radio and internet (Andrea Yu, K-USC and LACMA.org, 2008) Bovard Auditorium, Los Angeles (Patricia Ryan, 2008) La Jolla Chamber Music Society Previews (various concert venues including The Sherwood Auditorium and Neuroscience Institute Concert Hall, annually 2004-2012 ) - Selected Students Competitions Winnings (over 30 competitions), including: 8 th Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians (Nathan Le, 3 rd Prize, 2014) American Protégé International Music Talent Competition in New York (Stephen Yang, 1 st prize (2013), Meagan Wu, 1 st prize and Judges Award of Distinction (2012) La Jolla Symphony Concerto Competition (Margaret Zhou, the youngest 1 st prize winner in the history of the competition) American Fine Arts Festival in New York (Zoe Lavoie-Gagne, 1 st prize and debut performance in Carnegie Hall (2013)) Music Teachers Association of California VOCE Competition (over 20 prizes) MTAC Concerto Competition, San Diego (1 st Prizes Andrea Yu and Meagan Wu),
Los Angeles Violoncello Society Scholarship (First Prizes Winn Cui(2008), Margaret Zhou(2006,) Yurim Seo (2005)) Inland Valley Symphony Concerto Competition (Winners: Nathan Kim (2014), Andrea Yu (2010)) Torrance Symphony Concerto Competition Redlands Bowl Concerto Competition (Andrea Yu, First Place (2008) San Diego Symphony Concerto Competition Associated Art Scholarship Auditions Young Music Foundation Scholarship Léni Fé Bland Music Scholarship RB Chorale Music Scholarship Compatition MTAC-Goodlin Scholarship 4 - Students Participants in various Festivals: YMF Chamber Music program California State University Fullerton Cello Clinic (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Summit Music Festival in New York (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) Piatigorsky International Cello Festival in Los Angeles (2012) - Students Principle cellists in various orchestras, including: Olympia Youth Orchestra (Joseph Tran 2009-2011) San Diego Youth Symphony (Meagan Wu, 2013-2014, Kandice Kovak, 2004-2006) Orange County Youth Symphony (Yurim Seo, 2012-2013) SDYS International Summer Camp Orchestra (Meagan Wu, 2013) Civic Youth Orchestra in San Diego (Margaret Zhou, 2006-2008) Mt. Carmel High School Orchestra (Stephen Yu, 2010-2012) - Students excepted into music major programs with full scholarships at various conservatories and music schools, including: Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory (August Lee, 2002) University of Southern California Thornton School of Music (Patricia Ryan, class Prof Nathaniel Rosen, 2008) University of California in Los Angeles (Andrea Yu, class Prof Antonio Lysy, 2011) California State University Fullerton (Emily Balderrama, 2012, Felix Volozhanin, class Prof Bongshin Ko, 2009) San Francisco Conservatory (Patricia Ryan, 2011) Southeastern Louisiana University (Felix Voloshanin, 2007)
WORK EXPERIENCE MASTER TEACHER Teaching positions at music conservatories and music festivals in Europe, Russia and the United States. - Professor of cello at the Alto Polis Academy, Los Angeles, CA, 2004 present - Professor of Cello AMAC Music Center, Arcadia, CA, 2013-present - Master cello teacher and chamber music coach, California Institute of Music, 2002-2004 - Professor of cello, Ivo Pogorelich Music Academy in Lovran, Croatia, 2001-2002 - Professor of cello, The Ippolitov-Ivanov State Institute of Music Pedagogies in Moscow, Russia, 2000 2002 - Associate Professor, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory in Moscow, Russia, 2000 2002 Master-Classes Given: - Mozart Academy of Music in Germany, 2013 - University of California, Los Angeles, 2012 (UCLA) - California State University Fullerton, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (CSUF) - Wichita State University, 2009 - University of Colorado Boulder, 2009 - University of Nebraska Lincoln, 2009 - Sacramento State University, 2008 - Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana 2006 5 FESTIVALS, CONCERT SERIES, CONVENTIONS Performer, master teacher and music director at various music festivals and concert series in Europe, Russia and the United States. SELECTED festivals and conventions: - Positive Motions Concert Series in Los Angeles, California, 2010 - present (Artistic Director, performer, solo and chamber music) - Los Angeles County Museum of Art Sunday s Live Concert Series, 2003-2014 (performer, the only cellist re-invited to perform solo recitals for 10 consecutive years, each recital broadcasted live via radio and internet; K-USC, K-MOZART, K-NORTHRIDGE; recitals recordings available for streaming at www.celloart.com/lacma.html) - L Ermitage Foundation Concert Series in Beverly Hills, CA 2007-2015 (performer, solo and chamber music recitals) - Mozart Academy on Music Summer Festival in Germany, 2013 (performer, chamber music) - Redlands Bowl Concert Series in Redlands, California, 2012 (solo Dvorak cello concerto with Redlands Bowl Symphony) - Tuesday Musical Concert Series in Omaha, 2011 (performer, solo recital with pianist Armen Guzelimian) - Artist in Residence, International Russian Music Piano Competition in San Jose, 2010 2013 (Competition Final Round piano trio performances) - West Covina Symphony Concert Series Artist Series Sonic Tapestries, 2009, 2010 (performer, solo and chamber music) - Shorter College Guest Artist Series in Roma, Georgia, 2009 (performer, solo recitals, teacher)
- Friends University Concert Series in Wichita, Kansas, 2009 (performer, solo recitals, teacher) - Richard Nixon Library Concert Series in Fullerton, California, 2008, 2009 (performer, solo and chamber music recitals) - Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity Convention in Jacksonville, Florida, 2008 (featured artist, solo recitals) - International Arts Festival Tutchev Days in Bryansk, Russia, 2007 (performer, solo and chamber music recitals) - International Music Festival Fanfare at the Southeastern Louisiana University (SALU), Hammond, Louisiana, 2006 (solo with orchestra and chamber music performer, master teacher) - 29 th International Young Artists Peninsula Music Festival, Palos Verdes, California, 2005 (solo recital performer) - International Festival in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 2002 (solo and chamber music performer, master teacher) - International Music Festivals in Lovran and Opatia, Croatia, 2002 (solo performer, teacher) - International Music Festival in Saluzzo, Italy, 2001 (solo performer, teacher) - "The Golden Autumn in Kremlin " in Moscow, Russia, 2000 (chamber music performer, solo and chamber music) - "Bach and Gubaydulina" International Festival in Germany, 2000 (performer, chamber music) - Moscow Autumn Festival in Moscow, Russia, 2000 (performer, chamber music) - "The Young Musicians of Russia " Festival in Bryansk, Russia, 1999 (Artistic Director, performer, solo recitals) - Villa Musica International Festival in Shloss Engers, Germany, 1998, 1999 (performer, solo and chamber music) - Festival of Russian music "Christmas Meetings in Crimea", 1996 (performer, solo with orchestra) 6 ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE - Huntington Beach Symphony, Principal Cellist 2006-present - Marina Del Rey Symphony, Principal Cellist Summer Concerts, 2011-present - Torrance Symphony, Principal Cellist, 2012 - California Institute of Music Symphony, Principal Cellist 2002-2004 - New Japan Philharmonic, cello group member, 1998 (including Russian tour with M.Rostropovich and S.Ozawa) - Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory Symphony, cello group member, 1995-1999 (including UNESCO tour with Zubin Mehta, 1999)
PRODUCER (1998-present) Founder of a few professional critically acclaimed music groups, various events planning/managing, full production of audio/video recordings, successful grant writing and fundraising. - Glendale Philharmonic Association, Founder, 2009-present successfully produced over 50 concerts/events including performances sponsored by the City of Los Angeles and City of Glendale incorporated 501(c)3, formed a board and established positive rapport with patrons secured positive critical acclaim of the project 7 - Positive Motions Concert Series in Glendale and Palos Verdes, CA. Artistic Director & Producer, 2009 present. Produced over 50 music related events requiring full production efforts: program choices booking musicians posters/postcards TV/Radio/Internet advertisement venues rentals insurances catering ticket sales fundraising - Los Angeles Cello Quartet, Founder, 2010 present - LA Arts and Cultural Commission Grant recipient (project Glendale Philharmonic/Positive Motions), 2012 Trained and supervised orchestra s board for the purpose of preparing all grant application related materials and Cultural Data Project reports. - Music Teachers Association of California VOCE music competition Chair, San Diego, 2007-2010 - CD/DVD RECORDINGS PRODUCED: Encore (2004, additional release in 2008) Glendale Philharmonic Inaugural Concert (CD & DVD, 2009) Impression (2010) CelloArt.com Vol.I : Passacaglia (2012) CelloArt.com, Vol.II: Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Britten (2014) CelloArt.com, Vol.III: Locatelli, Haydn, Beethoven (2014) - Rostropovich Foundation Concert Department in Moscow, Russia, General Director 1998-2002 Oversee all performance related endeavors of Maestro Rostropovich in Russia and Foundation scholarships recipients Close work with the International diplomatic missions in Moscow Ssecuring successful visits of foreign musicians and vise versa.(largest music group New Japan Philharmonic, 1998)
- The Young Musicians of Russia International Festival, Producer, 1998-2000 - Mstislav Rostropovich recording of Boris Tischenko cello concerto for 48 celli, 12 double basses and percussions (soloist Ivan Monigetti), 1998, Orchestra Director. Choose and organize the musicians Pprovide music and catering during recording sessions General logistics at the venue (Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory). HONORS Laureate of various competitions in countries of the former U.S.S.R. and the United States - Best Teacher Award and Diploma, 8 th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Russia, 2014 - Certificate of Recognition, California Legislature Assembly, (Mike Gatto, Assemblyman, 43 rd District), 2014 - Diploma of Recognition, American Fine Arts Festival, New York, 2013 - Diploma of Recognition, American Protégé International Music Talent Competition, New York, 2012 & 2013 - First Prize, 17 th Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition, 2007 - First Prize, 29 th International Young Artists Peninsula Music Festival, 2005 - Wanda and Kenneth Hepler Scholarship, The Women s Committee of The Glendale Symphony Orchestra Association, 2005 - American Youth Symphony Concerto Competition, 1 st Prize Winner (Shostakovich Concerto No.1), 2005 - Second Prize, USC Thornton School of Music Concerto Competition (Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky), 2003 - First Prize, Mu Phi Epsilon competition, 2003 - First Prize, Culver City/Marina del Rey/Westchester Symphony Concerto Competition, 2002 (Shostakovich Concerto No.1) - "Villa Musica" International Music Foundation Scholarship (Germany), 1999 - The International Program "NEW NAMES". Ruslan s name was engraved into the New Names Golden book by the President of Azerbajan in 1998. - Three national competitions in Azerbaijan, Grand Prix winner, 1992, 1993 and 1994 RECORDINGS RELEASED - CelloArt.com, Vol.II & III: Sonatas by Locatelli, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Britten Alto Polis Records, 2014 - ONENESS - Music by Deon Nielsen Price, Angel Trio ; released on Cambria Recordings, 2013 - CelloArt.com Vol.1 Passacaglia. Sonatas by Reger, Bach, Handel Passacaglia and J.C.Bach concerto for cello with orchestra (Glendale Phil). Alto Polis Records, 2012 - Impression. Sonatas by Francoeur Debussy and Frank. Alto Polis Records, 2010 - The Fool. In collaboration with Cassidy Haley. Sunshine Rebel Records, 2010 - The Songs of Woody Guthrie. Vol.1-2, INSIDE RECORDINGS, 2009 - Encore. Ruslan Biryukov Live in Concert. Alto Polis Records, 2008 - Encore. Alto Polis Records, 2004 8
REPERTOIRE Over 500 compositions (solo, concerti, sonatas, duos, trios, quartets, sextets, other chamber music ensembles) by various classical and contemporary composers of virtually all styles and time periods. Repertoire list available upon request. 9 Music dedicated or composed for Ruslan Biryukov - Concerto No.2 for cello and orchestra by Masatoshi Mitsumoto, commission by Olympia Symphony, World Premiere January 11, 2015. - Bestemming Concerto for Cello, Narator and Orchestra by Sharon Farber. Glendale Philharmonic commission, World Premiere January 2013 - Russian Scenes and A True Story by Carol Worthey. World Premieres 2009 and 2013 - Two to Tango by Adrienne Albert, World Premiere 2007 - Sonata for Cello and Piano by Anton Bukanov (winner of the International Schnittke Composer Competition) - Sonata for cello and piano by L. Gusseinova (Azerbaijan, world Premiere 1998) - Cycle of the pieces for cello and piano by O. Gladysheva (1st prize winner "Yesenin Fancies" International Composers Contest, World Premiere 1997) - String Quartet by D. Gabitova (1st prize winner of "Classic Heritage" composer contest in Moscow, World Premiere 1996) REFERENCES Julia Heinen, Professor of Clarinet at CSUN Department of Music Phone (818)345-3589, email: julia.heinen@csun.edu Bongshin Ko, Associate Professor of Music, CSUF Music Department Vice Chair Phone (657)278-3265, email: bko@fullerton.edu Alice Schoenfeld, Emeritus Professor of Strings at the USC Thornton School of Music Phone (323) 681-8798 Antonio Lysy, Professor of Cello at UCLA Alpert School of Music Phone (310) 367-439, email: alysy@ucla.edu Laura Friedman, Glendale City Council (Mayor of Glendale 2011-2012) Phone: (818) 548-4844, email: lfriedman@ci.glendale.ca.us Paul Baker, BWR PR Company co-owner Phone: (310) 901-3920, email: pabaker@earthlink.net Diane Acosta, Glendale Philharmonic Executive Board President Phone: (310) 972-9344, email: jazzfyr@gmail.com CONCERT REVIEWS, MASS MEDIA PUBLICATONS Available per request.