Alexander Ponomarenko

In 1980, he graduated with distinction from the Leningrad Conservatoire, and in accordance with competition results he was accepted as a trainee by the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra. He is currently First Deputy Leader of the cello section in the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra. He frequently performs in chamber concerts held in the dress circle foyer of the Mariinsky Theatre together with various other musicians. He is a regular participant in the Palaces of St Petersburg festival and the St Petersburg Musical Spring festival. Since 1988 he has engaged in teaching activities, and since 1992 he has been a teacher at the Music Lyceum School of the St Petersburg Conservatoire.