Grigory Voskoboinik was a St. Petersburg-born classical musician specializing in the double bass. He began his musical studies at a young age, first with the violin and cello before focusing on the double bass and entering the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Voskoboinik worked with several orchestras and jazz bands, including the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Mussorgsky Opera and Ballet Theatre, from 1996 to 1999.
Early Life and Education
Born: October 17, 1970, in St. Petersburg.
Musical Journey: Began violin studies at age 6, cello at age 12, and double bass in 1986 at the Rimsky-Korsakov school of music.
Conservatory: Studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory under Professor Loukianin.
Career Highlights
Soloist and Principal Doublebass Player: Began working in 1993 with the Chamber Orchestra "Divertisment".
Collaborations: Performed as a principal doublebass player with various orchestras and jazz bands, including the St. Petersburg Camerata and the Mozarteum Orchestra.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic: Played in the orchestra from 1996 to 1997 under artistic director Yuri Temirkanov.
Mussorgsky Theatre: Served as the 3rd doublebass concertmaster from 1997 to 1999.
Masterclass: Participated in a masterclass with double bassist Gary Karr during his time at the Mussorgsky Theatre.