Short bio Airat Ichmouratov
Full biography Airat Ichmouratov
Airat Ichmouratov is a Canadian composer, clarinetist, and conductor who has written over sixty compositions that range from solo to orchestral works. He was born in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, in 1973, and began his musical education in the Kazan Music College. He continued his education at the Kazan State Conservatory and later at the Université Laval in Québec City, Canada, where he settled in 1998.
Ichmouratov's music is highly influenced by his Tatar and Oriental roots, blending elements of traditional Tatar and Eastern music with Western classical music. His works often focus on melody and rhythm, and he has a talent for creating colorful orchestration with unique timbres.
He has received numerous awards, including the national Russian award "For services to the Fatherland," and his music has been performed by notable ensembles such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He has also collaborated with musicians from a variety of genres, including jazz, folk, and pop.
In addition to his compositional work, Ichmouratov is an accomplished clarinetist and conductor, having performed as a soloist with several orchestras and leading numerous ensembles. He has also worked as a composer-in-residence for several notable organizations, including the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montréal.
Overall, Airat Ichmouratov is an exemplary figure in the world of contemporary classical music, blending traditional and contemporary styles to create works that are both innovative and accessible.
Compositions featuring Airat Ichmouratov
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Octet for strings in G minor ("Letter from an Unknown Woman"), Op. 56 | 17:15 min | Chamber Music | 2017 |
| 2 | Symphony No. 1 ("On the Ruins of an Ancient Fort"), Op. 55 | 47:35 min | Symphony | 2017 |
| 3 | Youth, overture for orchestra, Op. 50 | 13:51 min | Orchestral | 2016 |
| 4 | One Day of an Almost Ordinary Life, for clarinet & string quartet, Op. 47 | 19:06 min | Chamber Music | 2015 |
| 5 | Maslenitsa, overture for orchestra, Op. 36 | 11:37 min | Orchestral | 2013 |
| 6 | Piano Concerto, Op. 40 | 38:27 min | Concerto | 2012 |
| 7 | String Quartet No. 4 ("Time and Fate"), Op. 35 | 30:30 min | Chamber Music | 2012 |
| 8 | Concerto Grosso No. 1 for clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, string orchestra & percussion, Op. 28 | 21:18 min | Concerto | 2011 |
| 9 | Romances (3) for viola, strings & harp, Op. 22 | 21:27 min | Concerto | 2009 |
| 10 | String Quartet No. 2, Op. 5 | 23:49 min | Chamber Music | 2009 |
| 11 | Viola Concerto No. 1, Op. 7 | 37:24 min | Concerto | 2004 |
Albums featuring Airat Ichmouratov
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Airat Ichmouratov, Orchestre de la Francophonie, Jean-Philippe Tremblay – Symphony 'On The Ruins Of An Ancient Fort' / 'Maslenitsa' Overture / 'Youth' Overture | 2020 | Chandos |
| 2 |  |
Airat Ichmouratov / Elvira Misbakhova, Belarusian State Chamber Orchestra, Evgeny Bushkov – Letter From An Unknown Woman(CD, Album) | 2019 | Chandos |
| 3 |  |
New Orford String Quartet, Dompierre, Ichmouratov, Brady – Par Quatre Chemins(CD, Album) | 2018 | Atma Classique |
| 4 |  |
André Moisan, Quatour Molinari, Jean Saulnier, Kovács, Golijov, Prokofiev, Ichmouratov – Klezmer Dreams(CD, Album) | 2017 | Atma Classique |
| 5 |  |
Brandao, Annunziata, Evangelista, Del Aguila, Nicolau, D'Rivera, Ichmouratov - Quatuor Alcan – Carte Postale(CD, Album) | 2011 | Atma Classique |
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