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Mikhail Zemtsov is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on 27th May 1976 in Moscow, Russia, into a family of musicians. His father, Yuri Zemtsov, was a violist, and his mother, Julia Dinerstein, was a pianist. Mikhail grew up in a musical environment and started playing the viola at the age of five. Mikhail's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in viola performance. During his studies, he won several awards, including the First Prize at the International Viola Competition in Budapest in 1993 and the First Prize at the International Viola Competition in Markneukirchen, Germany, in 1995. After completing his studies, Mikhail began his professional career as a soloist and chamber musician. He has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Paavo Järvi. Mikhail's repertoire is vast and includes works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Shostakovich. He is particularly known for his interpretations of contemporary music and has premiered many works by contemporary composers. He has also recorded several albums, including "Viola Viola," which features duets for two violas, and "Viola Concertos," which includes works by Bartók, Walton, and Hindemith. In addition to his solo career, Mikhail is also a member of the Zemtsov Viola Quartet, which he founded with his father and two siblings. The quartet has performed in many countries and has won several awards, including the First Prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Osaka, Japan, in 2003. Mikhail is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several music schools and conservatories, including the Amsterdam Conservatory, the Royal College of Music in London, and the Moscow Conservatory. He is currently a professor of viola at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. Throughout his career, Mikhail has received many awards and honors. In 2008, he was awarded the Dutch Music Prize, the highest honor for a musician in the Netherlands. He was also awarded the Edison Classical Music Award in 2010 for his album "Viola Viola." In 2016, he was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, a prestigious honor awarded by the Dutch government for outstanding service to society. In conclusion, Mikhail Zemtsov is a highly accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have earned him numerous awards and accolades. He continues to inspire and educate future generations of musicians through his teaching and performances.

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