I welcome you to the Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle. On February 23, 2008 at our inaugural concert we had an exciting evening of Russian chamber music with moments of lyricism, drama, happiness, and sadness, which created a broad spectrum of emotions for the listener. The program consisted of wonderful pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, and will represent multiple genres: sonata, trio, and miniature pieces.

It has been a great privilege for me to work with a very high level Board of Artistic Advisors who have helped with their advice and artistic ideas. I am grateful to all the people who are assisting me with this exciting project. Our future will be a beautiful journey through the gift of music!

Our new organization represents a unique niche in Seattle that will allow audiences to be drawn by the magnetism of Russian chamber music. Chamber music in general allows people to experience more intimate communication with the music and musicians. The Russian Chamber Music Foundation will enable audiences to gain deeper knowledge of Russian culture through the art of music. One of our goals is to invite high-level musicians from America and abroad who will perform chamber music in our beautiful city of Seattle.

Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle is a non-profit organization that has great potential to exemplify the many facets of Russian music. For example, the involvement of children in festivals and competitions will allow them to develop broader knowledge of Russian music and obtain better technique. Inviting well-known artists as adjudicators of festivals and competitions will capture a broad range of people both in the audience and the participants. Outreach programs in schools will increase the diversity in their music programs. The Russian Chamber Music Foundation has been presented with the opportunity to work with the very prestigious Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York on collaborative projects. We at RCMFS can definitely build a cultural foundation of Russian chamber music and demonstrate that anyone can listen to, learn, and perform Russian music.

Our mission is “to bring the best of Russian music to American audiences.” We are promoting Russian chamber music and also hoping to develop stronger cultural relationships between the United States and Russia. The arts are a wonderful arena in which to find common ground that transcends cultural, political and geographic boundaries. The commitment of our founders and sponsors will make this great project possible!