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Alexander Tyfer, violin
Alexander Tyfer is a distinguished violinist and the first performer of works by contemporary composers, who dedicated their works to him. In addition to his performing activities, Alexander is actively working as a teacher. Many of his students became prize-winners and diploma winners of All-Russia and International competitions.
Alexander is the author of a scientific monograph (and a dissertation on the same topic): "Solo and tutti in the Western European violin concerto." After defending his thesis he received the Doctor of Music degree (PhD).
Since 2012 Alexander has been living in the USA, frequently working with most outstanding performers of our time such as Albert and Alexander Markov, Nina Beilina, and others.
From 2012 till 2014, Alexander completed "Artist Diploma" program as conductor at the Long Island Conservatory of Music (New York, USA), where his tutors were professors Robert Renee Galvan (conducting & composition), George Stelluto (conducting), Albert Markov (orchestration & composition).
From 2013 to 2017, he worked at Long Island Conservatory (LISMA), and was also a member of the jury of LISMA International competition. From 2022 to present he is working at Long Island Music Conservatory (LIMC) as an associate faculty (Violin Professor).
Alexander is a participant of concerts at Carnegie Hall: "Bohemian Night" (29.09.2015); "New York International Virtuosi Orchestra" (22.11.2022); "Baroque to Rock" (22.10.2024). He is also a Faculty Member at the New York Summit Music Festival (New York).
He is a Member of the All-Russia Composers Association and Member of American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Alexander holds a US Master's Degree in Music Performance and US PhD in History.