Rustam Komachkov

Praised for his poetic imagination, virtuosity and beautiful tone, Rustam Komachkov is emerging as one of the most gifted cellists of his generation. Prizewinner of numerous international competitions, Rustam Komachkov has enjoyed a successful performing career as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, chamber musician and recording artist. "The magic sound" (Entrevista, Argentina), "Rustam Komachkov literally captivated the audience with his artistry, musicality and beautiful warm tone..." (Pravda, Russia), "The passion and power of his performance were astonishing" (Cultura, Russia) - these are some of the words which music critics have used to describe Mr. Komachkov’s unique artistry.
Mr. Komachkov has performed in the most prestigious venues throughout the world, including the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall of the Moscow Philharmony, The Moscow House of Music, Teatro Ariston (Italy), Teatro Bauffremont (Italy), Teatro Municipal (Argentina), The Maly and Rachmaninov Halls (Moscow, Russia) and many others. He has also performed as a soloist with numerous symphony and chamber orchestras including The Moscow Chamber Orchestra "Camerata", The Orchestra of Bahia Blanca (Argentina), Chamber Orchestra "The Seasons", Voronezh Symphony (Russia), Novosibirsk Philharmonic (Russia) and The Baku Philharmonic (Azerbaidjan).
A respected chamber musician, Mr. Komachkov was a member of the Tchaikovsky State String Quartet and collaborated with distinguished artists such as Alexander Kniazev (cello), Mikhail Voskresensky (piano), Igor Hudoley (piano), Kirill Rodin (cello) and Irina Koulikova (piano). As a chamber musician he has toured throughout Russia and Republics of the former Soviet Union as well as in Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Yugoslavia, Argentina and South Korea.
Born in Moscow, Russia to a family of musicians, Mr. Komachkov graduated from Moscow State Gnessin Music School and later from Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He has studied cello with Valentin Feigin, Alexander Melnikov and Alexander Kniazev. His numerous prizes include I prize at All Russia Chamber Music Competition (Ryazan, Russia), I Prize at 14th International Music Competition in Caltanis-setta Province (Italy), II Prize at All Russia Cello Competition (Voronezh); he was also a prize-winner at the Viotti International Music Competition (Vercelli, Italy) and at the Trapani International Chamber Music Competition (Trapani, Italy).
Rustam Komachkov’s discography includes six recordings for Melodia, Classical Records, SMS by Sonic-Solution and Bohemia Music labels. He has been a featured artist for the Radio Music Channel (Estonia) and appeared on the 1st Channel Buenos-Aires TV (Argentina). Mr. Komachkov is currently recording his debut solo CD.