Hometown: Lviv, Ukraine
Employer: Freelance
Ukranian clarinetist Yurii Padkovskyi is a a graduate of the University of Ostrava and the Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv State Music Lyceum. He has won top prizes in international competitions, including Finalis (Poland), Pro Bohemia (Czech Republic), and Vincenti (Ukraine).
He has performed as Principal Clarinet with the St. Pete Orchestra and played with the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and the Májovák Karviná Orchestra. He has also participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned clarinetists, refining his technique and musical interpretation.
Dedicated to continuous growth, Yurii strives for excellence in both solo and orchestral performance.