Cellisimo
Dynamic soloists Ruslan Biryukov and Alisha Bauer join forces to present Cellisimo duo, an experience in dual virtuosity. Passionate about sharing the warm vocal quality heard exclusively from cellos performing together, Ruslan and Alisha found artistic connection while performing together in Los Angeles Cello Quartet. With their respective Russian and American backgrounds, Ruslan and Alisha represent two countries with rich musical heritages.
Dedicated to championing solidarity of the human spirit, they embraces the opportunity to serve as musical ambassadors, helping to unify a divided world by uniting and inspiring audiences from all walks of life. The duo also speaks to a range of audiences by creating multi-genre performances and interactive experiences, bringing artists of different disciplines to its projects. They work to expand chamber music repertoire by commissioning and premiering pieces from composers worldwide. Recent collaborations include projects with composers from Iran, Kazakhstan, and the US/Puerto Rico. This group is a project of Positive Motions Foundation.
Videos
Los Angeles Cello Quartet
Ruslan Biryukov | Anne Suda | Efrain J. Del Pilar | Bryant Gozali
Initiated by Ruslan Biryukov, founder of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Cello Quartet was first introduced at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Fundraiser in Palos Verdes in May 2010. Music making by four charismatic cellists – soloists immediately attracted attention of the public and the quartet was instantly placed into a category of the leading chamber music groups.
“Hot and intense playing were the hallmarks of the concert with cellist Ruslan Biryukov leading the way.”
– Crescenta Valley Weekly
“The Los Angeles Cello Quartet was awesome. We featured them in two of our concerts this summer. Our audience loved them – they were charming and professional and so easy to work with.”
– Music in the Mountains, Summer 2015
Ruslan Biryukov
“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
“To say the performance was incredible would not do it justice.”
– Jose Ruiz, Review Plays
“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
“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
