News:

Great news! Ruslan Biryukov is the winner of the 17th Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at California State University, Sacramento. As a MPE Artist, Biryukov will perform with various orchestras under renowned conductors as well as in solo and duo recitals with his pianist Mary Au. Additionally, he will appear in numerous outreach projects and conduct master classes throughout the United States.

Here's the link to the press release on the MPE Foundation website.

For MPE chapter performances, please contact Sandra Wiese, Concert Manager, Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, 9099 Regency Woods Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094, (440) 256-5212, email: slw.mpeft @ gmail.com.

For general booking, please contact Alto Polis Management at (323) 663-3601, email: management@altopolis.com.

Update:

Congratulations to Ruslan's students Winn Cui, Rochelle Lewis, Andrea Yu and Margaret Zhou for their accomplishment in the following competitions in 2008. Thank you to the parents for their encouragement and support of their children's musical endeavors.
1. Los Angeles Violoncello Society Scholarship Audition - Winn Cui (1st place), Andrea Yu (2nd place) and Rochelle Lewis (3rd place)
2. Redland Bowl Young Artist Audition – Andrea Yu (1st place, Junior Strings cello)
3. Torrance Symphony Concerto Competition – Margaret Zhou (Winner, Intermediate category)
4. Grossmont Community Concert Association Women's Committee Instrumental Music Scholarship Audition – Margaret Zhou (Second place)
5. MTAC VOCE Competition State Finals – Margaret Zhou (3rd place, Senior Strings)

In addition to working on the production phase of several CDs, we are currently in search of a new American sonata for cello and piano.

4/3/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Los Angeles, CA
4/19/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Concord, CA
4/20/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Walnut Creek, CA
4/26/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Palos Verdes, CA
6/14/2008, 7:30pm	Ruslan Biryukov, Mary Au and Alan Busteed in trio recital in San Diego, CA
7/31/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Jacksonville, FL
8/31/2008	Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au recital in Los Angeles, CA

Please view the calendar for future details and performances.