Dmitry Shameev (cello)

Born in Moscow, Dmitry Shameev is an internationally renowned cellist. He began playing the cello at the age of five and studied at the Gnessin Special School of Music in Moscow, then at the Moscow State Conservatory under Natalia Shakhovskaya, graduating with a Master of Music in 2007. A member of the Russian National Orchestra from 2005 to 2009, he has performed in prestigious halls including Carnegie Hall and the Vienna Konzerthaus. He has appeared at renowned festivals and taken part in masterclasses with legendary musicians such as Mstislav Rostropovich. He now lives in Geneva, where he continues his musical career.