Andrei Streliaev was born in Riga, Latvia. He holds Bachelor of Music
degree in Piano Performance from J.Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, Advanced
Certificate in Harpsichord Performance and Master of Music Degree in
Organ Performance from the University of Toronto.
As pianist and organist Andrei has performed in Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine,
Sweden, France and the United States of America, participated in festivals
and competitions including B.Dvarionas International Competition for
Young Pianists in Vilnius, Lithuania (Diploma) and Concours International
de Piano Maryse Cheilan in Hyeres, France (First Award).
Since he moved to Canada in 2002, Andrei has been a very active performer,
both on piano and organ, as well as on harpsichord. He appeared in solo
recitals, as well as collaborative artist with many performers and ensembles
including John Laing Singers, Exultate Chamber Singers, Toronto Masque
Theatre, the University of Toronto Percussion Ensemble and McMillan Singers,
and has participated in numerous festivals and competitions. In 2003
Andrei has won the 1st Prize in Organ Category of Canadian Music Competition
and 2nd Prize at RCCO Toronto Centre Competition for Young Organists
in 2004.
Andrei also enjoys working on silent film music, and has accompanied
silent movies in Riga and Toronto, most recently at “Nuit Blanche” in
Toronto.
Currently Andrei is enrolled in Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ performance
program at the University of Toronto. He serves as assistant organist
at St. Jude’s Anglican Church in Oakville, works as accompanist
at the Faculty of Music of the University of Toronto and the Oakville
School of Dance, and accompanies the Royal Academy of Dance examinations
on a regular basis.
Andrei started playing for ballet when he moved to Canada in 2002, and
it has been his passion ever since. He is thrilled with the opportunity
to play at Genée International Ballet Competition.