In 2003, the Russian Cosmonaut Association named a star in the Perseus constellation 'Hobart Earle' in conjunction with leading Ukrainian newspapers.
Composer Biography
Raykhelson came to composing relatively late in his career, only beginning in his mid-thirties after meeting violist Yuri Bashmet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Igor Raykhelson, the composer, has never had formal composition instruction and believes one cannot be taught to create music without natural talent.
Performer Biography
Boris Berezovsky, the pianist, won the Gold Medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
Composer Biography
Igor Raykhelson, the composer, was born in St Petersburg (then Leningrad) in 1961 and studied both classical and jazz piano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Raykhelson's music combines a fondness for jazz harmonies and melodies with a Romantic approach, focusing on expressiveness.
Performer Biography
Hobart Earle, the conductor, is the first foreigner in Ukraine's history to be awarded the titles Distinguished Artist of Ukraine and People's Artist of Ukraine.
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