2007 MU PHI EPSILON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION WINNER RUSLAN BIRYUKOV, CELLIST
	Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation proudly announces Ruslan Biryukov, cellist, as the winner of the 17th Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at California State University, Sacramento.                                                                                                              RUSLAN BIRYUKOV, CELLO                                                  Mu Nu. Cellist , Ruslan Biryukov, known for his "suberb artistry, passion                                                      and individuality," represents a new generation of creative professional musicians                                          artistic level is recognized not only by awards, but also by a worldwide audience.                                          Mr. Biryukov has performed throughout the world, including countries in the                                          former USSR, Europe, and in the United States.                                                  Memorable chamber music experiences include performances with world                                          renowned violinist Midori at Disney Hall in Los Angeles, cellist Kirill Rodin and                                          members of the Ysaye Quartet. Ruslan Biryukov has been a master teacher in                                          music festivals in Europe and Russia. He has held teaching positions at the                                          Ippolitov-Ianov State Institute of Music in Moscow, Russia and the Music                                          Academy in Lovran, Croatia.                                                  His creative artistic ideas are based upon the tradition he learned from                                          esteemed artists such as Kirill Rodin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Danill Shafran, Natalia Gutman, Janos Starker, Steven Isserlis and Eleonore Schoenfeld. Mr. Biryukov received his formal music education at Baku Music Academy in Azerbaijan, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory in russia, and the USC Thornton School of Music. He earned international recognition by winning major awards in Azerbaijan and by the inclusion of his name in the Gold Book of Russia's international program "New Names". Ruslan Biryukov is available to give concerts throughout the United States for the next two years. Chapters who wish to take advantage of this great opportunity should contact: Beverly Whitney Artist Concert Manager 8 Phillips Dr. Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-7353 bevabegg@verizon.net