The Ukrainian/Irish violinist Pavlo Beznosiuk has been described as an artist
with star quality, a rare performer who is equally at home on instruments as
diverse as modem, Classical, Baroque and Renaissance violins, viola and medieval
fiddles, and has been praised for his versatility and virtuosity. Well-known
as a soloist, chamber musician and concertmaster, he has led and directed numerous
period instrument orchestras including the Avison Ensemble, Academy of Ancient
Music, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the
Hanover Band, L'Arte dei Suonatori and Le Parlement de Musique. His recordings
include works by Biber, Westhoff and Walther, and the Brandenburg Concertos
with the New London Consort, Vivaldi's Opus 6 violin concertos with the Academy
of Ancient Music, and the Schubert Octet and Cherubini quartets with the ensemble
Hausmusik. These and his innumerable recordings for the BBC and European radio
and television stations have established him in his pre-eminent position in
the field of early music. He teaches Baroque violin at the Royal Conservatory
in The Hague.