AIRAT ICHMOURATOV - Clarinet
Born in Kazan, Russia, Airat Ichmouratov studied clarinet at the Kazan State Conservatory. In 1993, he was appointed as Associate Clarinetist of the Tatarstan’s Opera and Ballet Theatre, and of the Kazan State Symphony Orchestra, with which he toured Europe. In 2000 he obtained a Master’s degree under Andre Moisan at the University of Montreal. He then founded the Muczynski Trio, who won the 1st prize and Grand Award at the National Music Festival (Canada, 2002) and 1st Prize at the 8th International Chamber Music Competition in Krakow (Poland, 2004). The Trio has also recorded for CBC and given performances in Canada, China, Russia and Europe. Holding a Ph.D in orchestra conducting from the University of Montreal, Airat Ichmouratov has frequently been invited as the guest conductor of the Tatarstan’s State Symphony Orchestra, the Kazan Chamber Orchestra “La Primavera” (Russia) and in January 2007 he was invited as the guest conductor of the Laval Symphony Orchestra (Canada). Compositions by Airat Ichmouratov have been performed in Canada, USA, Russia, Israel and Europe. As a composer he received commissions from Central Band of the Canadian Forces, I Musici de Montreal and Interfilm Productions (Vancouver). In 2000 Airat Ichmouratov joined Kleztory, where he plays clarinet, composes and arranges.

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