Historical
Piano Concerts Series
About
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Arkady Beletsky
Arkady Beletsky
was born in Kiev, Ukraine, started studying music at an early
age. After years of training with several prominent cello masters
in Kiev, Arkady’s family moved to Moscow to continue his musical
education. He went on to graduate from the Gnesin Music College with a
Bachelor of Arts and Gnesin Institute in Moscow with a Master of Arts
degree. This was followed by several years of prolific
performance and touring with a number of chamber groups. In 1983,
together with his sister, Mr. Beletsky co-founded the Renaissance
Chamber Ensemble, which quickly rose to prominence as one of
the most prolific and well-regarded chamber groups in pre-Perestroika
USSR. The eclectic repertoire of this group included European
composers of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well music ranging from
the Baroque to the very modern eras. Under Beletsky's leadership,
Renaissance headlined over one thousand concerts in the most
prestigious venues throughout the far reaches of the Soviet
Union. The Ensable also collaborated with prominent composers and
musicians and cut several recordings.
In
1989 Mr. Beletsky emigrated to US with his family. Since then, he has
performed solo, chamber, and orchestral work in Boston and around New
England, including venues such as Jordan Hall, Sanders Theater, and
Mechanics Hall. He has also participated in numerous music
festivals, and has made a live appearance in WGBH's
"Morning Pro Musica.”
In
the last two decades, Mr. Beletsky’s focus has shifted from performance
to teaching cello and chamber music. He was a long-time faculty member
at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge and at The Music School of
Providance RI, among others. Currently, Beletsky is teaching
cello and chamber music at the Indian Hill Music Center in Littleton,
MA while also providing private instruction in his beautiful studio in
Andover MA. He continues to perform as a soloist and with chamber
groups throughout the United States and Europe.
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“Arkady Beletsky played ... with spacious command…” - Richard
Dyer
“...But
it was the Polonaise De Concert by David Popper that the astonishing
clarity, directness, since of world-weary passion and virtuoso playing
of Beletsky became unquestionably apparent... it was obvious from the
audience reaction that Beletsky proved himself with distinction. His
reward tumultuous, concert-stopping applause.” -Susan Slavet
“Arkady
Beletsky is a musician of rare lyrical Gift. His performance
characterizes by a deeply personal and emotional interpretation. Arkady
plays the cello in the style of the Russian school, concentrating on
the instrument singing qualities. “ -Josephina Gipshman