“… musicality and technique that immediately commanded the attention of the listener, playing with great nervous intensity one moment and melting lyricism the next. There was no challenge too great for RusLan. His interpretation was nothing short of stunning… “ – Ted Ayala, Crescenta Valley Weekly
“RusLan is a charismatic performer who brings the audiences to their feet. His artistry is both sensitive and passionate and his technical command of the instrument is stunning.” –- Eleonore Schoenfeld, Piatigorsky Chair, Thornton School of Music
“RusLan is an extraordinary; one of a kind performer. He has everything: technique, virtuosity, personality, communication, attractive and articulate presence, a great human story and background!” “He will be a big WINNER!” –- Peter Mark, Artistic Director, Virginia Opera
“An astonishing young cellist RusLan Biryukov. The audience gave the concert a standing ovation. If the first concert is any consideration, I would get my tickets early!” – Wendy Kikkert, Beverly Hills Outlook
Heralded as a charismatic performer, RUSLAN BIRYUKOV (Руслан Бирюков) represents a new generation of creative professional musicians whose artistic level is recognized not only by awards, but also by a worldwide audience. Mr. Biryukov is known for his “superb artistry, passion and individuality” and prodigally magnificent cello sound, shaped as a flowing monument to a concept which equates a sense of life with a sense of beauty.
RusLan has collaborated with Midori, Kirill Rodin, Mstislav Rostropovich and Seiji Ozawa in venues such as the Los Angeles Disney Hall, the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Hall and the Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory in over twenty countries in the former USSR, Europe and the United States.
Born in Baku, Azerbaijan RusLan is a graduate of Baku Music Academy, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, and USC Thornton School of Music. His creative artistic ideas are based upon traditions learned from legendary Mstislav Rostropovich, Daniil Shafran, Natalia Gutman, Janos Starker, Steven Isserlis, Eleonore Schoenfeld, Kirill Rodin and Midori.
Winner of more than a dozen competitions worldwide, including the first prize at the 17th MPE International Competition, a master teacher extraordinaire, RusLan has taught at Ippolitov-Ivanov State Institute of Music in Moscow, Music Academy in Croatia, Alto Polis Academy in Los Angeles and music festivals in Europe, Russia and the United States.
Founder of the highly successful Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra and Artistic Director of Positive Motions Concert Series in Los Angeles, RusLan is a much sought-after musician committed to a lifetime music making, with the purpose of introducing art as a philosophy of existence to audiences from all walks of life. To read more about RusLan please visit