Strings in the Spotlight: Askar Salimdjanov, violinist

Name: Strings in the Spotlight: Askar Salimdjanov, violinist
Start: 2025-01-19T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 227 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601

Schedule

Sun Jan 19 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

227 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY, United States, New York 13601 | Watertown, NY

Askar Salimdjanov is an acclaimed violinist with multiple wins in prestigious competitions, including the Lyric Chamber Music Competition and the NSAL Piano and Strings Duo Competition. He is a laureate of the 6th International Competition of Young Performers in Moscow and a finalist in the Yankelevitch International Violin Competition.
Salimdjanov has performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra. He has also played in major venues globally, including Carnegie Hall and the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. He studied at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore, Lynn University, and Rice University, with notable mentors including Elmar Oliveira and Cho-Liang Lin. Salimdjanov joined the Naples Philharmonic as a permanent violinist in 2022 and has performed on instruments by Vincenzo Panormo and Antonio Stradivari.
With seven years of teaching experience, many of his students have won international competitions. He has participated in masterclasses with numerous distinguished musicians and ensembles.