Andriy Ilkiv is one of the most widely known Ukrainian musicians. During performances Andriy often switches four or five trumpets of different types. He does it without any visible efforts playing easily and with amazing virtuosity either baroque, modern or jazz music within the same concert. He plays over a whole range of musical genres. He performs with excellence at diverse roles, such as, a solo-trumpeter, leader of "KYIV-BRASS" quintet, and as a principal trumpet of world known orchestra Philharmonic of Nations founded by the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Being Yamaha Artist, Andriy expresses his strong dedication to Yamaha trumpets as his best musical companions.
