Igor Evard stands as a singular force in Russia’s cultural landscape — a composer, screenwriter,
director, philosopher, and passionate advocate for contemporary academic music. Known for his
prolific contributions to symphonic, choral, and chamber music, as well as his ground-breaking work
in classical crossover, Evard’s artistic journey has redefined boundaries between traditional musical
forms and modern cinematic expression.
Born in Vilnius in 1963, Igor Evard’s life has been one of constant evolution. After graduating from
the Leningrad Mining Institute in 1985 and working as a miner and mountain sports instructor,
Evard’s calling shifted towards the arts. His deep-rooted love for music led him to the Ryazan branch
of the Moscow State Institute of Culture, where he trained as an orchestra conductor and created an
ensemble that flourished under his leadership. From teaching guitar to leading performances,
Evard’s dedication to the craft was palpable from the outset.
His academic pursuits took a philosophical turn when he earned a Ph.D. in 2000 from Moscow
University for the Humanities with his thesis “Contemporary Russian Musical Culture: Social and
Philosophical Analysis.” As a scholar, he authored the aesthetics course and served as an associate
professor, blending academia with artistic practice. A corresponding member of the Russian
Academy of Natural Sciences, he also directed the university’s Creativity School, nurturing emerging
talents.
Evard is a laureate of numerous composition contests, including ‘Voices of Russia’ (1990), and a
member of the Union of Composers of Russia. His accolades include the Knight of the Order of M.
Balakirev, Honorary Citizen of Russia, and Honored Worker of the Moscow Musical Society. He is
also the creator and president of the acclaimed international competition “Composer XXI,” a
celebration of contemporary musical innovation, first held in Moscow in 2013 and later supported
by the Kaluga Ministry of Culture.
As a composer, Igor Evard has amassed an impressive repertoire: symphonic works, romances on
verses by Federico García Lorca, Anna Akhmatova, and Mikhail Lermontov, as well as cross-genre
musical experiments. His compositions, like “Lagoon of White Roses” and “Ballad of Sea Water,”
exhibit a lyrical intimacy that has resonated with audiences across Russia and beyond. His 2010
double CD “Oh, Bring Back the Wings!” and the 2020 crossover EP featuring the visually stunning
“Rainbow Bridge” music video (directed by Irina Mironova) exemplify his seamless blend of poetry,
orchestration, and cinematic aesthetics.
Evard’s directorial work is equally compelling. His short film Travila, scored with his own music, and a
series of visually rich music videos, have garnered him 26 gold awards at international film festivals.
Through his own lens, Evard transforms music into narrative, and narrative into a profound sensory
experience.
In 2003, he launched the influential music newspaper “Playing from the Beginning. Da Capo al Fine,”
a nationwide publication dedicated to music critique and cultural discourse. He also pioneered the
unified information system “Music and Culture,” reflecting his commitment to strengthening
infrastructure for musicians and educators.
2023 marked a new peak in Evard’s career with the premiere of his symphonic and vocal program
“Earth Revival” at the Moscow International Performing Arts Centre, performed by the Moscow
State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of N. Khondzinsky. The program, blending urgent
environmental themes with rich orchestration, received critical acclaim and was later released as a
full album in 2024 on global music platforms.
A juror in numerous prestigious music competitions, Igor Evard’s influence extends across Russia’s
musical geography — from Smolensk to Kazakhstan — where he has championed both innovation
and tradition.
Today, Igor Evard remains not only a cultural icon but also a custodian of Russian musical
philosophy. Through his compositions, writings, teachings, and films, he continues to shape the
future of contemporary music and art — echoing the voices of the past while composing symphonies
for the future.
director, philosopher, and passionate advocate for contemporary academic music. Known for his
prolific contributions to symphonic, choral, and chamber music, as well as his ground-breaking work
in classical crossover, Evard’s artistic journey has redefined boundaries between traditional musical
forms and modern cinematic expression.
Born in Vilnius in 1963, Igor Evard’s life has been one of constant evolution. After graduating from
the Leningrad Mining Institute in 1985 and working as a miner and mountain sports instructor,
Evard’s calling shifted towards the arts. His deep-rooted love for music led him to the Ryazan branch
of the Moscow State Institute of Culture, where he trained as an orchestra conductor and created an
ensemble that flourished under his leadership. From teaching guitar to leading performances,
Evard’s dedication to the craft was palpable from the outset.
His academic pursuits took a philosophical turn when he earned a Ph.D. in 2000 from Moscow
University for the Humanities with his thesis “Contemporary Russian Musical Culture: Social and
Philosophical Analysis.” As a scholar, he authored the aesthetics course and served as an associate
professor, blending academia with artistic practice. A corresponding member of the Russian
Academy of Natural Sciences, he also directed the university’s Creativity School, nurturing emerging
talents.
Evard is a laureate of numerous composition contests, including ‘Voices of Russia’ (1990), and a
member of the Union of Composers of Russia. His accolades include the Knight of the Order of M.
Balakirev, Honorary Citizen of Russia, and Honored Worker of the Moscow Musical Society. He is
also the creator and president of the acclaimed international competition “Composer XXI,” a
celebration of contemporary musical innovation, first held in Moscow in 2013 and later supported
by the Kaluga Ministry of Culture.
As a composer, Igor Evard has amassed an impressive repertoire: symphonic works, romances on
verses by Federico García Lorca, Anna Akhmatova, and Mikhail Lermontov, as well as cross-genre
musical experiments. His compositions, like “Lagoon of White Roses” and “Ballad of Sea Water,”
exhibit a lyrical intimacy that has resonated with audiences across Russia and beyond. His 2010
double CD “Oh, Bring Back the Wings!” and the 2020 crossover EP featuring the visually stunning
“Rainbow Bridge” music video (directed by Irina Mironova) exemplify his seamless blend of poetry,
orchestration, and cinematic aesthetics.
Evard’s directorial work is equally compelling. His short film Travila, scored with his own music, and a
series of visually rich music videos, have garnered him 26 gold awards at international film festivals.
Through his own lens, Evard transforms music into narrative, and narrative into a profound sensory
experience.
In 2003, he launched the influential music newspaper “Playing from the Beginning. Da Capo al Fine,”
a nationwide publication dedicated to music critique and cultural discourse. He also pioneered the
unified information system “Music and Culture,” reflecting his commitment to strengthening
infrastructure for musicians and educators.
2023 marked a new peak in Evard’s career with the premiere of his symphonic and vocal program
“Earth Revival” at the Moscow International Performing Arts Centre, performed by the Moscow
State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of N. Khondzinsky. The program, blending urgent
environmental themes with rich orchestration, received critical acclaim and was later released as a
full album in 2024 on global music platforms.
A juror in numerous prestigious music competitions, Igor Evard’s influence extends across Russia’s
musical geography — from Smolensk to Kazakhstan — where he has championed both innovation
and tradition.
Today, Igor Evard remains not only a cultural icon but also a custodian of Russian musical
philosophy. Through his compositions, writings, teachings, and films, he continues to shape the
future of contemporary music and art — echoing the voices of the past while composing symphonies
for the future.
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