Igor Fedotov · viola

Violist lgor Fedotov, a native of Russia, is Professor of Music at Western Michigan University where he teaches viola and coordinates/coaches string chamber music. He has performed solo recitals throughout the United States and abroad, including performances at the International Viola Congresses of 1996, 1997, and 2000 and the 2005 International Bass Convention on Duo Recital with former principal bassist of London Symphony Thomas Martin. As a chamber musician, he has performed with such internationally renowned musicians as cellists Anner Bylsma and Ivan Monighetti; Sally Chisholm, violist of Pro Arte Quartet; Charles Pickler, principal violist of Chicago Symphony; and Martin Lovett, cellist from the Amadeus Quartet. He has appeared as performer and teacher at festivals throughout the United States and Europe, including the Academies Internacionales du Grand Nancy and Bordeaux, France; Musiques en Mer, Italy; Musikdagar, Sweden; and the Sewanee and Meadowmount Summer Schools in the United States. In addition, Mr. Fedotov serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Stulberg International String Competition. Professor Fedotov is recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award. He was granted this support in 2006 for his research on music for viola by Russian composers of the 20th century.