Stas Venglevski has released his latest CD, “Original Stas”. It contains all original compositions by Stas Venglevski. The artwork for the cover was designed by AAA Board member, Joan Grauman,
His artistry, dazzling technical command, and sensitivity have brought “Stas” Venglevski, a native of the Republic of Moldova, part of the former Soviet Union, increasing acclaim as a virtuoso of the bayan. A two-time first prize winner of bayan competition in the Republic of Moldova,
Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow where he received his Masters Degree in Music under the tutelage of the famed Russian bayanist, Friedrich Lips. In 1992 he immigrated to the United States. He now lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Stas’ repertoire includes his original compositions, a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music. He 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. He 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.
Stas Venglevski is a regular participant of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education Program (ACE); has done television commercials and performed in theater productions; produced numerous recordings including transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite for bayan as well as one of original compositions. He has published several books of original compositions which are available.
Stas will be a guest artist at the “Accordion Heroes in Concert” at 7:PM on October 4th, 2011 at the North Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek, Washington. For tickets: mail@petosa.com. See the “Accordion Heroes” article in this issue.
To order his new CD: stasvenglevski@sbcglobal.net
$15.00 plus $2.00. The music is also available for purchase.
