Ukrainian classical violist, and Professor of Viola. Born on January 14, 1971 in Krementz, Ukraine.
In 1996, he came to London, England and joined the London Symphony Orchestra as Co-principal Viola and in 2000, he was appointed Principal Viola of the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. He has also played principal viola with many orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the English Sinfonia, and the London Sinfonietta. Professor of Viola at the Royal College of Music, London.