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Nikolai Ryskov started his education at the age of seven with
his father, who taught the accordion at a musical school. When
ten years old, he continued his studies under Valery Elyseev.
Listening to Nikolai Ryskov one understands
that he presents a brilliant professional talent, showing the highest
possible mastery of his instrument. His amazing technique, as well
as his unfailing response to the challenges presented by the instrument,
leaves the listener convinced that Nikolai Ryskov is definitely
an outstanding musician.
He performed on the 22nd February 2003 at the Blackpool Accordion Festival. Nikolai is playing Russian button Accordion Bayan “Jupiter” B-system. Nikolai has a very large repertoire of Classical music, International popular music, French musettes and Russian folk music arranged for Accordion. English text by Mrs. Ruth Brann |
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LONDON, SE26 5DJ Tel.: 0208 778-71-86 Tel.: 0208 473-69-20 Mobile: 07816-950-258 Mobile: 0786-222-5-666 E-mail: nryskov@googlemail.com EDUCATION 1976-1983 Music School with Valery Eliseev1984-1988 Gnessin College of Music, Moscow with Nikolai Kommissarov 1988-1994 Russian Academy of Music, Moscow with Igor Syroezhkin and Friederich Lips Subjects studied: Classical Accordion-Bayan, Piano, Conducting, Chamber Music, Score Reading, Orchestration, Teaching Technique, History of Performance, Psychology of Teaching, History of Music, Folk Music, Sol Fege, Harmony, Polyphony, Music Analysis, Philosophy, Aesthetics, German Language, Teacher Training.Final Examination: Aesthetics - 4 Thesis: "Elements of Jazz in the Music of Vladimir Zubitsky" - 5 PERFORMING EXPERIENCE Solo and ensemble recitals at the International Classical Accordion Festival: "Bayan I Bayanisti", Moscow, in 1990, 91, 92, 93 directed by Friedrich Lips.Many solo recitals at the Russian Academy of Music and other Music Colleges in Moscow. A concert tour of Switzerland in 1994 with 25 solo and ensemble recitals at Festivals and other venues in Bern, Zurich, Lugano, Geneva and other towns. 1995-2004 In the UK: Many performances at the Accordion Clubs, at the different parties, at the private functions, at the weddings and at the exhibitions and other venues. Several performances at the Royal National Theatre, organised by Alessandra Satta, Tel. 0207 452 33 92 On 16th March 2001: Performing at the Guildford Accordion Club organised by John Cumisckey, Tel. 0208 546-17-67 On 14th February 2002: Performing at the Harlow Accordion Club organised by Jean Hanger, Tel.01279-432-830 On 10th January 2003: Performing at the Repley Arts Centre organised by Joan Smith, Tel.0208 467 72 30 On 18th January 2003: Performing at the Cobham Hall organised by Zdena Child, Tel.01634 200053 On 22nd February 2003: Performing at the International Blackpool Accordion Festival organised by Tom Duncan Tel.01253 852648 On 25th February 2003: Performing at the Stockport Accordion Club, organised by Rob Howard, Tel.0161 480 8858 On 15th March 2003: Performing at the St. Georges Church Hall, Albemarie Road, Beckenham, Tel.0208 460 24 39 On 22nd March 2003: Performing at the St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, London SE21, Tel.0208 693 52 98 From 01.09.2003 to 01.06.2004: Performing at the Langham Hilton Hotel, at the Russian Tsar’s Bar in London, Regent Street, Portland Place, W1, Tel. 0207 636 1000 On 13th January 2004: Performing at the Cleveden House, Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0JF, Tel.01628 668561 at the Russian Old New Year evening On 4th April 2004: Performing at the Easter party, Virginia Water From 19.08.2004 to 22.08.2004: Performing at the International Edinburgh Festival at the Reid Hall, Bristo Square On 7th September 2004: Performing at the National Gallery in London at a party organised by Rossica On 14th October 2004: Performing at the Somerset House in London at the Russian Party organised be Rossica On 12th and 13th November 2004: Performing at the McNeill Theatre, Larne Centre in the Northern Ireland organised by Clyde Johnston, Tel.028 2827 2258 On 21st December 2004: Performing at the Purcell Room, South Bank Centre, London with the Georgian Tenor Romeo Levani and Bass David Jokhadze organised by www.roksan.co.uk - top quality hi-fi On 15th February 2005: Performing at the North Staffs Accordion Club in Stoke On Trent organised by Lily Lynch, Tel.01782-823-668, Mobile 07921707304 On 17th March 2005: Performing Irish music with the Trio "Victoria" at the Palms Hotel, Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM 11 3UJ, Tel.01708 346789 TEACHING EXPERIENCE A total of six years experience teaching Accordion and Bayan at Music schools in Moscow, including two years at the Gnessin College of Music and two years teaching of Classical Accordion Bayan at the Russian Academy of Music.In the UK: About seven years of teaching Accordion and Piano privately |
 Ilia
Ryskov was born in 1973 in Russia. He started his education at the
age of six with his father, who taught the Accordion at a musical
school.When nine years old, he continued his studies under Vladimir Elysseev. Having passed his exams, he continued to study between 1988 and 1991 with professor Vyacheslav Belyakov at the Gnessin College of Music in Moscow From 1991 to 1998 he studied at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow and from 1996 to 1998 he completed his post graduate studies with Vyacheslav Belyakov. He was the winner of the International Accordion competition in 1992 in Russia, Cherepovers, and 1st Prize He has performed solo and in ensemble recitals in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cites of the Russian Federation He has also, performed in 1991 in USA, in 1992 in Italy, since 1992 he has performed regularly in Switzerland and since 2001 in the UK. Ilia play a Russian Button Accordion Bayan “Jupiter”. Listening to Ilia Ryskov first of all you realize that before you is already a complete musician who leads, convinces and conquers you with his playing. His unbelievable technique just shocks you. Ilia uses all 5 rows on his instrument during playing not only when it is necessary and he believes that it gives the opportunity to play with unlimited speed. He has a very large repertoire of Classical, original, popular, arrangements of Russian folk music and French musettes. English text by Mr. Joan Smith |
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