24 preludes: live at Bishopsgate Institute

About

Igor Vdovin is an award-winning composer and sound designer renowned for his deeply evocative scores that bridge classical elegance and electronic innovation. With over 50 film credits, he has worked extensively with some of Russia's most influential cultural figures, including celebrated singer Zemfira, contributing to her iconic album Vendetta, and cult filmmaker Renata Litvinova, scoring several of her cinematic works.

Based in London since 2023 and endorsed by the Arts Council UK as an Exceptional Talent, Igor's musical language effortlessly crosses genres and mediums—from orchestral compositions and contemporary theatre scores to groundbreaking electronic releases. His solo works, including Gamma and 24 Classical Preludes, have received international acclaim.

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Mikhail Shilyaev is a London-based concert pianist and professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. A Bronze Medalist at the Vianna da Motta International Piano Competition in Lisbon, he has performed at major festivals across Europe, including Zaubersee (Lucerne) and Suoni dal Golfo (La Spezia). He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Christopher Warren-Green, Pascal Rophé, and Gianluca Marcianó. His critically acclaimed recordings appear on Toccata Classics, Stone Records, and Willowhayne Records, the latter featuring a historical Bechstein piano. Shilyaev continues to give recitals across the UK, Europe, and the US.

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Artistic & light direction by Alisa Khazanova

Poster by Arsen Mollakaev, Anastasia Kozlova, Alexander Tsoi