Cello with Evgenia B.

My name is Evgenia, I am a classically trained cellist. Born and raised in Russia I studied cello at the Nizhny Novgorod State Glinka Conservatory and the Kirov Musical College.I started my education at age of 6 and hold a Master degree in cello performance of Conservatory in Russia where I attended on full scholarship. My principal cello teachers were Sofia Propischan, Lilia Lukyanenko, and Elena Selezeneva. I have also played for masterclasses for Christopher Mayer, Daniil Grishin, Nina Sanina, and Vladimir Tonha. I have appeared as guest assistant principal cellist with the Miami Symphony Orchestra and third cellist in the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. I have also performed with the Chamber Orchestra in Nizhny Novgorod Russia, the Pushkin Opera and Ballet House Orchestra and the Kirov Philharmonic Orchestra. I have performed solo recitals featuring standard classical repertoire in Russia as well as innovative contemporary projects. I am a creator and leader of “Gran Volta” electronic string duo, a Cruise Line Headliner Act for Oceana Cruises. I was also the leader of a classical string quartet, trio, duo ”Gran Volta” for Celebrity Cruises. I have extensive experience performing string quartets from the standard repertoire. As well I have visited more then 70 countries and brought many music cultures into my music from the the world. I was awarded first prize at an international competition of ensemble and quartet music in Moscow in April 2010 and third  prize at an International competition of quartets in Ukraine in April 2009.