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I am Swiss and started my musical journey at the age of 3 with piano and picked up the trumpet at 16. I'm versatile and almost professional in photography, comfortable with computers, and have a vast knowledge of many countries, thanks to my artistic life. Traveling is also something I enjoy greatly. Over the years, I've built a career in music teaching, performing, composing, and photography, working with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra and Béjart Ballet. I'm always eager to share my passion and expertise in music and art.…I am Swiss and started my musical journey at the age of 3 with piano and picked up the trumpet at 16. I'm versatile and almost professional in photography, comfortable with computers, and have a vast knowledge of many countries, thanks to my artistic life. Traveling is also something I enjoy greatly. Over the years, I've built a career in music teaching, performing, composing, and photography, working with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra and Béjart Ballet. I'm always eager to share my passion and expertise in music and art.

Ilia Chkolnik

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I am Swiss and started my musical journey at the age of 3 with piano and picked up the trumpet at 16. I'm versatile and almost professional in photography, comfortable with computers, and have a vast knowledge of many countries, thanks to my artistic life. Traveling is also something I enjoy greatly. Over the years, I've built a career in music teaching, performing, composing, and photography, working with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra and Béjart Ballet. I'm always eager to share my passion and expertise in music and art.…I am Swiss and started my musical journey at the age of 3 with piano and picked up the trumpet at 16. I'm versatile and almost professional in photography, comfortable with computers, and have a vast knowledge of many countries, thanks to my artistic life. Traveling is also something I enjoy greatly. Over the years, I've built a career in music teaching, performing, composing, and photography, working with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra and Béjart Ballet. I'm always eager to share my passion and expertise in music and art.

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I am Swiss and started my musical journey at the age of 3 with piano and picked up the trumpet at 16. I’m versatile and almost professional in photography, comfortable with computers, and have a vast knowledge of many countries, thanks to my artistic life. Traveling is also something I enjoy greatly. Over the years, I’ve built a career in music teaching, performing, composing, and photography, working with prestigious organizations like the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra and Béjart Ballet. I’m always eager to share my passion and expertise in music and art.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Russian

Fluent

French

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Principal trumpet at Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra, Moscow, Russia

December 31, 1989 - July 31, 2025

Served as the principal trumpet player for the Bolshoy Theatre Orchestra, contributing to high-quality performances from 1980 to 1989.

Trumpet teacher at Gnessines Music Academy, Moscow

December 31, 1989 - July 31, 2025

Taught trumpet at the music academy, mentoring students and enhancing trumpet performance skills from 1985 to 1989.

Trumpet and piano teacher at EJMA, Lausanne

December 31, 1997 - July 31, 2025

Provided trumpet and piano instruction, supporting students' musical development between 1990 and 1997.

Trumpet, piano and keyboard teacher at Conservatoire de l'Ouest Vaudois

December 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025

Taught trumpet, piano, and keyboard lessons for more than two decades, fostering musical skills from 1991 to 2014.

Pianist at Béjart Ballet and Rudra-Béjart, Lausanne

December 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Performed as a pianist for the Béjart Ballet and Rudra-Béjart, supporting ballet productions and live performances from 1997 to 2024.

Photographer at Béjart Ballet, Lausanne

December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Provided professional photography services for the Béjart Ballet and other clients over 17 years, capturing artistic and event moments between 2005 and 2022.