Andrey Tubalov
A gifted young pianist, Andrey Tubalov was born in Moscow and began his musical studies at the Moscow Children’s Music School named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
He later completed his piano course at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire under Professor Natalya Shokhireva.
Tubalov has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition “Heritage of Rachmaninov” (Rostov-on-Don, 2023) and gold medals at the Chopin Piano Competition for Young Pianists (2023) and the Igumnov International Competition (2023). He is a recipient of the Moscow Mayor’s Grant in the field of Culture and Arts (2020) and is a scholar of the “New Names” Foundation.
Tubalov has performed in iconic venues such as the Moscow Conservatory and the Svetlanov Hall of the International House of Music, earning recognition for his virtuosic technique and expressive performances.
Ravil Islyamov
Ravil Islyamov is one of the most acclaimed young violinists of his generation. Praised for his “incredible charisma and outstanding mastery” (Musical Life magazine), he has won numerous awards, including the Silver Medal at the XVII International Tchaikovsky Competition.
Islyamov is renowned for his powerful stage presence and flawless technique, which have made him a favorite with audiences worldwide. He has collaborated with major Russian orchestras, including the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra and the Svetlanov State Orchestra, and performed at renowned festivals such as the Yuri Bashmet and Denis Matsuev festivals.
His performance of Bach’s Chaconne was featured in the film News from Nepal, and his work has been broadcast on Orpheus Radio. Islyamov’s musical talents have earned him prestigious accolades, including first prizes at the III International Auer Violin Competition and the XVII Youth Delphic Games of Russia.
He is a graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where he studied under Professor Alexander Vinnitsky.