Faculty
Chee-Yun Kim & Friends
In 2011 Chee-Yun Kim joined the Hawaii Performing Arts Program to initiate a chamber music program for exceptional students. A vibrant teaching team was created, and after many years of working together we are starting a new program in San Francisco Bay Area.
Chee-Yun Kim
Artistic Director
Violin
Violinist Chee-Yun's flawless technique, dazzling tone and compelling artistry have enraptured audiences on five continents. Charming, charismatic and deeply passionate about her art, Chee-Yun continues to carve a unique place for herself in the ever-evolving world of classical music.
"This is a talented instrumentalist, with the kind of high-gloss tone that pulls sensuously at the listener's ear."
- New York Times
Eugene Chukhlov
Program Director
Violin/Viola
Violinist Eugene Chukhlov is applauded regularly as a soloist and orchestral player throughout the Bay Area. Eugene has over 25 years of performance and teaching experience. He is associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and teaches at both the Crowden School and San Domenico Conservatory.
Igor Veligan
Assistant Director
Violin/Viola
Igor Veligan joined the faculty of the UOP Conservatory of Music in the fall of 2006. He holds the Master of Arts in violin performance and chamber music from Odessa State Conservatory. His primary violin teachers include Zoja Istomina and Galina Gritzenko. Mr. Veligan has studied chamber music with Oleg Shkarpitnuy and Natalya Buzanova, and has had master classes with Zakhar Bron, Liana Isakadze, and Igor Frolov.
Sergei Riabtchenko
Cello
Sergei Riabtchenko received a Bachelors degree from Pushkin Music College in Russia, where he was the Grand Prix winner of the Moscow Young Musicians Festival. He received his Masters from the Moscow Conservatory of Music with a degree in cello performance and teaching, and a minor in composition. Sergei performed with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra until 1990
Davide Cava
Piano
Brilliant young Italian pianist with impressive list of titles and awards. We are proud to have Davide as our new faculty member!
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Niki Fukada
Violin
San Domenico alum Niki Fukada is a brilliant young violinist and experienced teacher. She holds the Master Degree from SMU. We are happy to have Niki as a member of our faculty!
Carys Goldsmith
Cello
San Domenico alum Carys Goldsmith is a wonderful young cellist and teacher. We are proud to welcome her as our youngest member of the faculty!
