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MAY 2024
SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY | SATURDAY, MAY 5 @ 4PM, 2024 - WEST COAST PREMIERE: CELLO CONCERTO BY ARAM KHACH
Season Finale with the Southland Symphony Orchestra
Maestra Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann
RusLan Biryukov, cello solo
Program:
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Aram Khachaturian- West Coast Premiere
- Prokofiev: Symphony No.1 (Classical)
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Aram Khachaturian wrote his Cello Concerto in E minor in 1946 for Sviatoslav Knushevitsky. It was the last of the three concertos he wrote for the individual members of a renowned Soviet piano trio that performed together from 1941 until 1963. The others were: the Piano Concerto for Lev Oborin (1936); and the Violin Concerto for David Oistrakh (1940).
Although the last written of the three, the Cello Concerto was the first one Khachaturian had considered writing, when he was a cello student at the Gnessin Institute.
The work was premiered on 30 October 1946, in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, with the dedicatee Sviatoslav Knushevitsky as soloist. The conductor was Aleksandr Gauk.
The Cello Concerto is the least known of the three concertos, and has not entered the core repertoire of cellists in the way the other two have for pianists and violinists, despite its difficulty level being comparable to the piano and violin concerti. It has received relatively few recordings.
The work is said to echo Khachaturian's painful experiences of war-time. It contains many allusions to folk material and dance rhythms such as the ashoug. It has been described as more of a symphony with cello than a cello concerto.
The three movements are:
- 1. Allegro moderato
- 2. Andante sostenuto
- 3. Allegro (a battuta)
The opening movement contains sections of a brooding quality, and even quotes the Dies Irae. It is rhapsodic and changeable in its moods. It contains a lengthy cadenza but has little by way of thematic development.
The central Andante has been described as 'introspective and melancholy', 'nocturnal and seductive', 'dramatic and stern', and 'menacing, oriental and melismatic'.
The third movement is full of bustle and tension.However, its energy level decreases until just near the end, when it concludes with a fast coda.
The work was one of the reasons Khachaturian was ousted from the Composers Union, and he and other Soviet composers were denounced for formalism in the Zhdanov Decree of 1948.
More Info: www.SouthlandSymphony.com
MARCH 2024
HUNTINGTON BEACH SYMPHONY | SUNDAY, MARCH 10 @ 3:30PM, 2024 - WEST COAST PREMIERE: CELLO CONCERTO BY
HUNTINGTON BEACH SYMPHONY
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HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY THEATER
7111 Talbert Ave, HB 92648
Maestro GRANT SEVDAYAN
RusLan Biryukov, cello solo
Program:
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Aram Khachaturian- West Coast Premiere
- Dvorak: Symphony No.9 (From the New World)
Tix: Adult Presale - $28, Senior/Student Presale - $25, 4 ticket special - $80
Join us on March 10th at the Huntington Beach Library Theatre for the California (and possibly United States) Premiere of Khachaturian’s breathtaking cello concerto!
For further details kindly download the PRESS RELEASE and visit Huntington Beach Symphony WEBSITE
Crafted in the aftermath of World War II, Aram Khachaturian's "Cello Concerto in E-minor" embodies a poignant narrative, intricately woven with historical significance and artistic brilliance. Despite enduring the tumultuous currents of political adversity, this masterpiece stands as a testament to resilience and creative genius. Premiered with resplendence and fervor at the Moscow Conservatory, the concerto embarked on a journey fraught with both adulation and contention.
Conceived a mere year following the cessation of World War II, Khachaturian's “Cello Concerto in E-minor” faced a tumultuous fate amid the political upheaval of its era. Standing shoulder to shoulder with luminaries such as Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Kabalevsky, Khachaturian bore the brunt of accusations of “formalistic tendencies” – a nebulous charge wielded by those in authority within the Soviet cultural sphere. This era of persecution cast a pall over the livelihoods of these esteemed composers, revealing the capricious nature of state propaganda.
The concerto's unveiling marked a pivotal moment, underscoring Khachaturian's expulsion from the Composers Union alongside other Soviet composers, all denounced for their alleged formalism in the "Zhdanov Decree" of 1948. Thus, the journey of Khachaturian's masterpiece reflects not only artistic triumph but also the tempestuous currents of political adversity that defined its time.
Khachaturian's concerto, though lesser-known compared to its counterparts, bears the weight of profound emotion and cultural resonance. Its three movements unfold like chapters in a captivating saga, echoing the composer's personal reflections and wartime tribulations.
The Allegro moderato, with its brooding motifs and fleeting melodies, sets the stage for a journey of introspection and discovery. The Andante sostenuto, steeped in melancholy and nostalgia, invites listeners into a realm of profound contemplation and emotional depth. Finally, the Allegro, pulsating with energy and tension, captures the essence of resilience and defiance in the face of adversity. Its triumphant conclusion reverberates with the spirit of hope and renewal, transcending the boundaries of time and space.
The program will also feature Dvořák’s 9th Symphony and the enchanting "Lakmé" duet. We invite you to partake in this musical banquet of historic significance!
▪Huntington Beach Symphony website
More Info: www.hbsymphony.org
JANUARY 2024
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 @ 3pm | HUTCHINS CONSORT in Corona Del Mar, CA
25th Season - Bach and Rock Program
WHERE: OASIS Senior Center Theatre, 810 Narcissus Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA
Now in their 25th Season, The Hutchins Consort is an innovative violin chamber ensemble which performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins. Fueled by the virtuosity of world-class artists, The Hutchins Consort busts through chamber music norms with an exciting fusion of diverse styles and collaborations. Their contagious joy and adventurous spirit make them a trailblazing force-- breathing new life into familiar melodies and exploring uncharted sonic territories.
Hutchins Concort - the only ensemble in the world that plays - one of a kind - new type violins designed by a NASA scientist Carlene Hutchins. About half century ago NASA tasked her with the research to discover the secrets of the awesome sound of the old Italian string instruments by Stradivari, Guarneri, and others. The research had shown that all the legends of the magical effects of secret varnish and lacker were NOT in fact the real reason for the phenomenal sound qualities of the instruments. So, based on the results Dr. Hutchins designed and manufactured a set of 8 different size instruments called “new violins family”. The size of the instruments vary from ultra small to ultra large effectively ranging from ultra sound to sub sound. And yet they all tuned to match the timbre impeccably effectively making the ensemble appear as one huge perfectly tuned 32 string instrument. A few sets were made one of which is located in Metropolitan museum in NY, another in Moscow. The ensemble performs repertoire originally composed for Hutchins Consort, as well as all kinds of arrangements. Certainly one of a kind experience not to miss!
MORE INFO: https://www.hutchinsconsort.org/
TIX: General: $40, Senior/Student: $25, Youth (17 and under): $10. Family bundle also available.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 @ 7pm | HUTCHINS CONSORT in ENCINITAS, CA
25th Season - Bach and Rock Program
WHERE: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr., Encinitas, CA
Now in their 25th Season, The Hutchins Consort is an innovative violin chamber ensemble which performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins. Fueled by the virtuosity of world-class artists, The Hutchins Consort busts through chamber music norms with an exciting fusion of diverse styles and collaborations. Their contagious joy and adventurous spirit make them a trailblazing force-- breathing new life into familiar melodies and exploring uncharted sonic territories.
Hutchins Concort - the only ensemble in the world that plays - one of a kind - new type violins designed by a NASA scientist Carlene Hutchins. About half century ago NASA tasked her with the research to discover the secrets of the awesome sound of the old Italian string instruments by Stradivari, Guarneri, and others. The research had shown that all the legends of the magical effects of secret varnish and lacker were NOT in fact the real reason for the phenomenal sound qualities of the instruments. So, based on the results Dr. Hutchins designed and manufactured a set of 8 different size instruments called “new violins family”. The size of the instruments vary from ultra small to ultra large effectively ranging from ultra sound to sub sound. And yet they all tuned to match the timbre impeccably effectively making the ensemble appear as one huge perfectly tuned 32 string instrument. A few sets were made one of which is located in Metropolitan museum in NY, another in Moscow. The ensemble performs repertoire originally composed for Hutchins Consort, as well as all kinds of arrangements. Certainly one of a kind experience not to miss!
MORE INFO: https://www.hutchinsconsort.org/
TIX: General: $40, Senior/Student: $25, Youth (17 and under): $10. Family bundle also available.
December 2023
December 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm | JULIAN, CA | MESSIAH
Free Handel’s “Messiah” Performance
Julian's 36-year tradition of performing Handel's "Messiah" is back this year in Town Hall. Joining Julian's community chorus will be four professional vocal soloists, keyboardist and a string quartet. The chorus is open to all, and begins Saturday rehearsals at 10am on Saturday, 11/18 at the Julian Community United Methodist Church.
All are welcome!
Ruslan Biryukov, Cello Principal
Address: Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main Street,Julian,CA
December 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm | Temecula Valley Symphony | Holiday Concert with Special Guest, Sherry
Golden Bears Theater
31555 Rancho Vista Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Ruslan Biryuko, Cello Principal
TIX: $10, $20 CLICK HERE TO ORDER
The Temecula Valley Symphony works closely with the City of Temecula to present special concerts several times a year. These concerts have been presented in front of the Temecula Civic Center on the Saturday before Memorial Day, on Veteran’s Day, as well as special concerts designated for families in the Ronald Reagan Sports Park at the CRC Amphitheater in Temecula. These programs are sponsored by Temecula’s Community Services Department.
December 9, 2023 @ 8:30 pm | Los Angeles, CA | Shahkar Bineshpajooh Show
Peacock Theater
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015
TIX: $99-$250 CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Born in Tehran, Iran, Shahkar discovered a love of poetry and music at the age of 15. He learned to play the guitar, piano, and drums without formal instruction. He was the youngest student accepted into any doctorate program in Iran and received his doctorate in Human Geography (Urban Planning) with highest honors. While at university, he began to produce albums of music and collections of poetry, which achieved great success. Shahkar immigrated to the United States in 2012. The U.S. granted him an Einstein visa, recognizing him as a person of extraordinary ability due to his many accomplishments as an artist and academic. Shahkar has brought his unique, anti-regime view of Iranian culture to the U.S. by continuing to compose music and poetry..
He and his 200-piece orchestra have sold out concerts all over the world.Shahkar has collaborated with many renowned artists, including Andrea Bocelli .
NOVEMBER 2023
SUNDAY November 19th, 2023 @ 3pm - HUTCHINS CONSORT in Corona Del Mar, CA | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 202
A Light in a Dark Place
Music, Storytelling and the Power of Kindness
Stories and music to restore your faith in humanity. Each piece in this concert brings to life different stories of relationships, betrayals, revelations and the power of kindness — all inspired by true events.
Music performed by The Hutchins Consort and story narration in partnership with We Are The Tree of Life ©, a local nonprofit that presents arts and culture that were created during the Holocaust, emphasizing the message of moral courage and acceptance.
This concert was planned well before the current active conflict in the Middle East, which shows just how timely and universal this music is…. and the ongoing need for resilience, education, and kindness.
WHERE: OASISI Senior Center Theatre, 810 Narcissus Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA
Now in their 25th Season, The Hutchins Consort is an innovative violin chamber ensemble which performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins. Fueled by the virtuosity of world-class artists, The Hutchins Consort busts through chamber music norms with an exciting fusion of diverse styles and collaborations. Their contagious joy and adventurous spirit make them a trailblazing force-- breathing new life into familiar melodies and exploring uncharted sonic territories.
Hutchins Concort - the only ensemble in the world that plays - one of a kind - new type violins designed by a NASA scientist Carlene Hutchins. About half century ago NASA tasked her with the research to discover the secrets of the awesome sound of the old Italian string instruments by Stradivari, Guarneri, and others. The research had shown that all the legends of the magical effects of secret varnish and lacker were NOT in fact the real reason for the phenomenal sound qualities of the instruments. So, based on the results Dr. Hutchins designed and manufactured a set of 8 different size instruments called “new violins family”. The size of the instruments vary from ultra small to ultra large effectively ranging from ultra sound to sub sound. And yet they all tuned to match the timbre impeccably effectively making the ensemble appear as one huge perfectly tuned 32 string instrument. A few sets were made one of which is located in Metropolitan museum in NY, another in Moscow. The ensemble performs repertoire originally composed for Hutchins Consort, as well as all kinds of arrangements. Certainly one of a kind experience not to miss!
MORE INFO: https://www.hutchinsconsort.org/
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music surrounded by friends! Get your tickets now.
If you love our unique, virtuosic and fun-loving concerts (and love a good deal) you can enjoy this concert, plus 3 more with a Concert Season Subscription!
TIX: General: $40, Senior/Student: $25, Youth (17 and under): $10. Family bundle also available.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 6:00 PM | Temecula Valley Symphony | OPEN AIR CONCERT
A Patriotic Salute to Veterans
Temecula Civic Center
41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA
FREE CONCERT!
Ruslan Biryuko, Cello Principal
Program:
Max Steiner (1888-1971): Casablanca Suite
Gustav Holst: Planets
Sousa: Marches
The Temecula Valley Symphony works closely with the City of Temecula to present special concerts several times a year. These concerts have been presented in front of the Temecula Civic Center on the Saturday before Memorial Day, on Veteran’s Day, as well as special concerts designated for families in the Ronald Reagan Sports Park at the CRC Amphitheater in Temecula. These programs are sponsored by Temecula’s Community Services Department.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY October 27th &29th, 2023 | HUTCHINS CONSORT
Retrospective 1: The Early Years
Now in their 25th Season, The Hutchins Consort is an innovative violin chamber ensemble which performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins. Fueled by the virtuosity of world-class artists, The Hutchins Consort busts through chamber music norms with an exciting fusion of diverse styles and collaborations. Their contagious joy and adventurous spirit make them a trailblazing force-- breathing new life into familiar melodies and exploring uncharted sonic territories. MORE INFO: https://www.hutchinsconsort.org/
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music surrounded by friends! Get your tickets now.
25th season, Retrospective 1: The Early Years. Here’s what Joe McNalley, our Artistic Director, has to say about the program: "This concert takes us back to the very beginning of the Hutchins Consort, when we had these amazing new instruments, but only a precious few pieces and arrangements to play on them. Founding mezzo-violinist Kevin Connolly will be joining us as we revisit some of the most cherished pieces from those early years, including Gordon Jacob's Aphorisms and the late Fred Charlton's masterpiece, Octopus Therapy."
If you love our unique, virtuosic and fun-loving concerts (and love a good deal) you can enjoy this concert, plus 3 more with a Concert Season Subscription!
TIX: General: $40, Senior/Student: $25, Youth (17 and under): $10. Family bundle also available.
MORE INFO: https://www.hutchinsconsort.org/
September 2023
SATURDAY September 30, 2023 @ 10am | TEDx Temecula, CA
Ruslan Biryukov at TEDx Temecula
A talk about art & music.
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
SATURDAY September 9, 2023 | Midsummer Night Concert Under the Stars
TO COMMEMORATE 9/11 VICTIMS
Vatche Mankerian, piano
Yin Yin Huang, piano
Jonathan Wei, violin
RusLan Biryukov, cello
Zuri Alexander, vocal
Arpy Aintablian, soprano
Vartan Kazanjian, vocal
Maggie Lee, piano
Aaaron Liu, violin
Brahms: Piano Trio in B
3938 Skycrest Dr, Pasadena, CA
Doors Open @ 5:30PM
TIX: $40, includes dinner and reception
For resevation & info: Nat Nehdar (626)437-1354, nnehdar@aol.com
AUGUST 2023
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 L'ERMITAGE CONCERT SERIES @ THE SUNSET LUXE
RUSLAN BIRYUKOV AND NATHAN LEWIS In Concert Performing Three Baroque Italian Sonatas By Vivaldi, Boccherini and Locatelli For Cello and Harpsichord Featuring A Legendary and Famous 60-Year-Old Neupert Harpsichord From Kasimoff-Blüthner Piano Co. in Los Angeles Making a Rare Public Appearance.
The August 31stConcert Serves as a Preview of the A Music Film With The Same Program To Be Released on September 8th via RusLan Biryukov’s
YouTube Channel, www.YouTube.com/BestCello
TIX: $60 EVENTBRITE
More info: Call/Email: (310)472-3330, reneelcherniak@aol.com
RONALD H. ROBERTS TEMECULA PUBLIC LIBRARY | SUNDAY, MAY 7th @ 2:30PM
Nathan Le is a former student of Ruslan's.
He has just recently graduated from the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, and is enjoying a professional music career now performing worldwide.
Winner of Janigro International Competition and IX Youth Tchaikovsky Competitions, extraordinarily talented individual, with the list of achievements longer than our website allows to put, so we refer you to Nathan's WEBSITE.
The program will include various pieces originally composed for cello duo, as well as renditions of some popular tunes.
- Brahms: Hungarian Dance
- Nino Rotta: Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet
- Popper: tarantella
- Paganini: Moses Variations
- Piazzolla: Libertango
- Goltermann: Etude-Caprice
- Debussy: Clair de lune
- Misirlou (Pulp Fiction)
- Saint Saëns: Swan
- AND MANY MORE
Program is 1 hour long with a lavish reception and artists mingle to follow.
CLICK HERE WATCH A VIDEO OF RUSLAN AND NATHAN PLAYING
More info: Call/Email: (323)445-6558, maestro@celloart.com
POSITIVE MOTIONS CONCERT SERIES IN SAN DIEGO | SATURDAY, MAY 6th @ 7PM
Nathan Le is a former student of Ruslan's.
He has just recently graduated from the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, and is enjoying a professional music career now performing worldwide.
Winner of Janigro International Competition and IX Youth Tchaikovsky Competitions, extraordinarily talented individual, with the list of achievements longer than our website allows to put, so we refer you to Nathan's WEBSITE.
The program will include various pieces originally composed for cello duo, as well as renditions of some popular tunes.
- Brahms: Hungarian Dance
- Nino Rotta: Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet
- Popper: tarantella
- Paganini: Moses Variations
- Piazzolla: Libertango
- Goltermann: Etude-Caprice
- Debussy: Clair de lune
- Misirlou (Pulp Fiction)
- Saint Saëns: Swan
- AND MANY MORE
Program is 1 hour long with a lavish reception and artists mingle to follow.
CLICK HERE WATCH A VIDEO OF RUSLAN AND NATHAN PLAYING
Tickets: $25
More info: Call/Email: (323)445-6558, maestro@celloart.com
APRIL 2023
TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY | SATURDAY, APRIL 22 @ 4PM
GOLDEN BEARS THEATRE
Temecula Valley High School
31555 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
AROUND THE WORLD
Shostakovich: Concerto No.1 for cello with orchestra
Ruslan Biryukov, cello
Maestro John Mario
Also in the program:
From France to Germany, to Italy and Russia, this program includes classical music from world-famous composers, and also future performances of Temecula Symphony 2023 Young Artists Competition Winners.