Zinovy Bogachek, violin Ukrainian-born American violinist, Zino Bogachek, known for his uncompromising individuality and wide-ranging musical interests, has performed extensively as a soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator throughout the former USSR, Poland, Austria, Mexico and the U.S. His appearances as soloist have included performances with Lvov Philharmonic, Lvov Chamber Orchestra, Centennial Philharmonic, Acton Chamber Orchestra, Cape Ann Symphony, Knoxville Symphony, Triptych Chamber Orchestra and Summer Music from Greensboro Festival Orchestra, inspiring the leading US press to remark "Mr. Bogachek displayed a soundness in technique with meticulous care lavished on every detail" and "expert technique, emotional expressiveness and a firm sense of partnership". In addition to performing accomplishments he was a recipient of Boston University Directors Award, received Honorary Diplomas from several international competitions and was elected to Pi Kappa Lambda Chapter of the National Music Honor Society. Mr. Bogachek has participated in the National Virtuosi Festival in Ukraine, the Haydn Festival in Austria; and Summer Music from Greensboro Festival, where he has served as concertmaster and leader since 1995. Mr. Bogachek is an active recording artist. His most recent CD recorded in a collaboration with a renown pianist Anna Balakerskaia was released on Vernissage Records and includes original compositions and transcriptions by David Rubinoff. A graduate of Lvov Conservatory, he continued his studies at the Vienna Academy of Music and Boston University. His teachers have included M. Veitzner, Y. Mazurkevich, E. Lehner and B. Senofsky. Currently Mr. Bogachek is a member of the Washington National Opera Orchestra.