Alfia Nakipbekova (Bekova)

Name:	Alfia Nakipbekova (Bekova)
Location:	London United Kingdom WC1
Contact:	alfia@bekovatrio.com cellorhythmics@blueyonder.co.uk Send Alfia Nakipbekova (Bekova) a message

Additional Info:

Alfia Nakipbekova was born in Central Kazahkstan and studied at the Moscow Conservatoire with Mistislav Rostropovich. She also received master classes from Daniel Shafran and in 1980 was awarded the "Special Prize for Outstanding Mastery of the Cello" at the Casals Competition in Budapest. In 1981 she defected to the U.K. where she established herself as a leading soloist and chamber musician. At this time she was also one of the last masterclass students to work with Jaqueline du Pre. She is a member of the Bekova Trio which has won worldwide acclaim for their performances and recordings for Chandos Records. Alfia frequently performs recitals of solo cello works from J S Bach and Paganini to Gubaidullina, Vasks and Hesford and has a keen interest in new music and free improvisation. Her recent "Bach Marathon" series in London, Oxford, Aldeburgh, Melbourne and Brussels and Italyreceived high critical acclaim.

Additional Specialisms:

Orchestral Playing, Session Work, Solo Performance, Early Music, Contemporary Music, Jazz, Improvisation