Sergei Skripka

Sergei Skripka is a renowned Soviet and Ukrainian conductor, born on October 5, 1949, in Kharkiv. He graduated from the Kharkiv Institute of Arts in 1972 and later from the Conservatoire in 1979. Skripka has been the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Russian State Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography since 1993. He is also known for conducting the Zhukovsky Symphony Orchestra, with which he has toured internationally. Skripka holds prestigious titles such as Merited Artist and People's Artist of the Russian Federation. His work spans collaborations with many notable soloists and contributions to the Russian film industry through soundtrack recordings.

Skripka's career highlights include running the "Live Screen Music" series at the Moscow Philharmonic and premiering significant works like Eduard Artemyev's requiem *Nine Steps to Transformation*. He is fluent in German and English, which facilitates his collaborations with foreign orchestras. Skripka has also been involved in educational roles, serving as a professor at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. His recent releases include a variety of classical and film-related music, showcasing his versatility as a conductor.

Genres

Classical

World

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Soundtrack

Choral

Chamber Music

Neoclassical

Latest Release

Eugen Doga. Polianna

Sergei Skripka

Album - 10 Tracks - Released December 1, 2019