Cellissimo Alone

«HOT AND INTENSE...» – Los Angeles Times.

Join us for an extraordinary event with renowned virtuoso Ruslan Biryukov. This is more than a recital; it’s a high-octane journey through the cello’s soul.

Witness the timeless mastery of Bach’s Suite No. 2 and Handel’s Passacaglia, then feel the modern intensity of Franghiz Ali-Zadeh’s Oyan! and the fiery Spanish flair of Cassadó’s Sonata. To close, Biryukov breaks the rules with the percussive, jazz-fueled Mark Summer’s Julie-O.

From Baroque elegance to contemporary fire—plus surprise encores—don’t miss this masterclass in musical passion.

Ruslan Biryukov is Temecula Valley Symphony Principal Cellist and Artist in Residence, founder of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra and Los Angeles Cello Quartet, and Artistic Director of Positive Motions Concert Series in San Diego, he is known for his "superb artistry, passion and individuality." Biryukov represents a new generation of creative professional musicians whose artistic level is recognized not only by awards, but also by a world-wide audiences. Ruslan was the only cellist ever to be invited to perform solo recitals for 10 consecutive years at the Sundays Live Concert Series in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art - the longest running live radio broadcast concert series in the United States . Biryukov is also the only Russian cellist to be invited to solo with orchestra during the inaugural season of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Orange County. Recent appearances by Biryukov include Dvorak cello concerto performances with the Redlands Bowl Symphony and Marina Del Rey Symphony (Summer Series), Glendale Philharmonic (“Bestemming” Cello Concerto by Sharon Farber, World Premiere) and San Bernardino Symphony in Los Angeles. His chamber music accolades include performances with world-renowned violinist Midori at the Disney Hall in Los Angeles, cellist Kirill Rodin at the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, and members of the Ysaye Quartet.

Ruslan was born in Baku, Azerbaijan and received his formal music education at the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory in Russia (Master of Music, M.A.), and the USC Thornton School of Music in United States (Artist Diploma and Graduate Certificate). He first earned international recognition by winning major awards in Azerbaijan and by the inclusion of his name in the Golden Book of Russia's international program "New Names". Biryukov has gone on to win numerous other awards worldwide, including the Grand Prize at the 17th Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition.

Biryukov resides in Los Angeles and Temecula, California. He was awarded United States Citizenship as an “Extraordinary Ability Artist.” The title means that he has “sustained national or international acclaim and the achievements have been recognized” in his field

$20.00 (+$3.18) General Reserved Seating

$10.00 (+$0.00) Student Reserved Seating

Wheelchair seating available -- contact info@eastcountyarts.org for details.

Presented at the Julian Town Hall