LYUBOV ULYBYSHEVA (RUSSIA)

Foundation Scholarship holder in 2004-2005

Born May 12, 1989, in Moscow. Graduated from the Moscow Gnesin Secondary Special Music School (cello class, cum laude diploma). Аttended classes of B. I. Talalai (Russia Gnesin Academy of Music), and Prof. Stefan Popov (Guildhall School of Music & Drama).

Prizewinners of international competitions in Austria, Bulgaria, and Russia.

Participant and prizewinner of prestigious festivals:

• “New Names”, Nizhni Novgorod;
• D. Shostakovich Festival, Germany;
• Russian Music Festival, Lithuania;
• Pushkin Festival, Belgium, Poland;
• International Festival of Russian compatriots, Moscow;
• Chamber Music Festival for Young Performers, England.

Gives successful performances in various concert halls in Russia and abroad. Active participant in charitable programs and campaigns. Accompanist for a cello group; soloist of the Gnesin Virtuosi Orchestra conducted by Honored Artist of Russia Mikhail Khokhlov.

Features on the Reader’s Digest’s “Russia’s Hope” rating list.

Holder of a cello made by an unknown master of Guarneri school and an I. G. Frechner bow provided for concert activity from the State Collection of Unique Musical Instruments through the Foundation’s assistance.