Violinist who has been a recipient of the Merited Artist of the Ukraine title.
At his mother's insistence, he started playing violin at the age of six; he later attended the Moscow Conservatory.
He has championed modern music throughout his career and has often debuted pieces by newer composers.
He married Tatiana Tchekina, a Pianist, with whom he has collaborated for many performances. They raised three children together.
He taught at the Kiev Conservatory, a school that was attended by Songwriter Vernon Duke.
