Musical Education
Born in Moscow on the 21st of February, 1972 into a family of Musicians.
His mother, Nina Larionova, is Soprano Soloist of the "Bolshoi"
Opera and his father, Andrei Shishlov, is 1st Violinist of the "Shostakovich
Quartet". Began studying the violin at the age of 6 under the
guidance of his father and continued his studies at the Music School of the
Moscow Conservatory with Inna Gaukhman. Completed his musical education at the
College of the Moscow "Tchaikovsky" Conservatory
gaining his Diploma with maximum marks.
Played regularly as Soloist and Chamber Musician, performing in 1987 at the
"Rachmaninov" Hall, and the "Small" Concert Hall of
the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. In 1991 was selected by the Soviet Youth
Orchestra to participate at the Festival of Symphonic music in Vienna.
Since August 1991 has resided in Italy where he has attended several
Masterclasses with the following teachers ; Liana Issakadse, Pavel Vernikov,
Dario de Rosa and Alexandre Lonquich. In 1995 won his Diploma at
the "Arrigo Boito" Conservatory in Parma, Italy.
Performing Career
From 1992 played as a member of the following Orchestras ; Orchestra
Stabile di Bergamo, OFI (Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana) di Piacenza
and the OFI di Trento, The "Angelicum" di Milan, Orchestra Sinfonica
di Pavia, and as leader The "Villa Lobos" Symphony Orchestra.
In 1993, after successful auditioning, entered the Orchestra "Guido
Cantelli" of Milan. Toured, with this Orchestra throughout the
following European Locations ; Zurich, Venice, Turin, Florence, Rome, Palermo,
Ankara (Turkey), "La Scala", Milan and The Mozarteum
of Salzburg (at the "Easter Festival").
In 1993 started recording sessions with the "Guido Cantelli"
Orchestra, recording The Tchaikovsky and Dvorak Serenades, Schoenberg's
"Verklarte Nacht", Stravinsky's "Apollon Musagete",
Mendelssohn's "Italian Symphony" and other pieces. In 1995
formed a Duo with the Pianist Elena Maiullari and has given many
recitals in Northern Italy. Their repertoire consists of Beethoven, Shnittke,
Prokofiev, Grieg, Schubert, Mozart and Bartok. Also formed a Quartet
with Violinist Roland V.Herrera, Violist Jacob Zats and Cellist Simonetta
Barone
Didactic Experience
Didactic activities include completing the Pedagogical Course at the Moscow
Conservatory College with maximum marks. From 1995 to 1996 was Violin teacher
at the Musical Association "Il Pentagramma" at Limbiate. In
1996 taught at the CDPM State Music School of Bergamo. Was Musical
Assistant for the Compact Disc recording firm, Agorą collaborating
with recording Artists Sergei Krylov and Stefania Mormone.
