A New York-based violinist and composer ANDRII DIDORENKO was born in Dnipro, Ukraine, to a family of professional violinists. Andrii took his first violin lessons with his parents and made his debut with an orchestra at the age of 10. Having earned his graduate and postgraduate degree from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Andrii lived in Taiwan where he taught, performed, and debuted as a composer. In 2006, he moved to the US where most of his works have been premiered, published, and recorded. Among his compositions are virtuoso pieces for solo violin, a double concerto, various chamber works, and student pieces. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Andrii has written various pieces based on, and inspired by, Ukrainian folk music styles, including an anti-war ballet, Five Stalks of Wheat, premiered by Labyrinth Dance Theater in April 2023.