Stas Venglevski (USA) performed the premiere of his latest original solo composition “Mizunashi River” tin September in Japan. The Mayor of Hadano City and city official members were in the audience.
Stas was inspired to write this piece as the Mizunashi River in Japan is called “the river without water”. Stas shares: “The “Mizunashi River,” my original latest solo composition premiere, went well. What a treat to have a mayor of Hadano City with city official members in the audience. The Mizunashi River, they call here the river without water, I found to be a very interesting place to be, which gave me some inspiration to compose this piece. Overwhelming audience response. The video has been finished and will be released very soon. Thank you to the wonderful city of Hadano for your appreciation!”
During the tour of Japan, Stas performed concerts with accordionist Mihoko Goto at the Osaka City Community Center and the Russian Consulate-General, sponsored by the Kansai Nichiro Cultural Salon, representative Takashi Iwasa in Osaka. Further ensemble concerts were held at “Akasaka Tonarite” in Tokyo with Mihoko Goto, Chiharu Ebihara and Megumi.
Stas is an Accordionist, a Musician, an Arranger, an Entertainer and a Teacher. Stas’ repertoire includes his original compositions, a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music.
Stas has toured extensively as a soloist throughout the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the United States, including numerous performances with Doc Severinsen, Steve Allen and with Garrison Keillor on the Prairie Home Companion Show. Additionally, he has performed with symphony orchestras throughout the United States.
Stas performed the world premiere of “Concerto No. 2” by Anthony Galla-Rini and also the world premiere of “Bayan and Beyond”, composed for Stas by Dan Lawitts.He is a regular participant with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education Program (ACE); has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra; has done television commercials and performed in theater productions; produced 15 acclaimed albums including a transcription of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” for Bayan as well as one of original compositions. He has published several books of original compositions.
Stas founded Accordion XXI Century Series in 2010 so that the Midwest audiences can experience the amazing range of the Accordion and Bayan by bringing gifted artists from all over the world. In a concert setting, these gifted musicians share their skills and cultures to provide the audience with a unique musical experience. The performances feature the Accordion or Bayan in solo presentation and, when possible, in concert with other instruments.The brilliant artistry and musical virtuosity of Stas afford an expanded dimension in music and an innovative musical adventure to the audience. Beyond his artistry he is a consummate entertainer capable of engaging any audience.
