Alexander Zhiroff

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Name = Alexander Zhiroff

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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Origin = Russia
Instrument = Cello
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Associated_acts = Yanni
Sarah Stanton
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Alexander "Sasha" Zhiroff, (born in Russia), is a Russian cellist whose performing career has included appearances as a soloist with orchestras in the United States, Russia, Cuba, recitals in major concert halls, and recordings as a soloist for BBC Scotland, Gostelradio (Russia), and EGREM (Cuba). In 1996 he became a member of Yanni's orchestra, performing during the 2003 and 2004 "Ethnicity" world tours, as well as the 2005 Yanni Live! tour. He appears on Yanni's live album and video, "Yanni Live! The Concert Event". Zhiroff also appears on Sarah Stanton's album, "A Glimpse of Heaven". In 2005 he joined a genre- crossing group called Classical Edge (Trio Records). Their debut CD "Edge", contains music from Argentinian Tango to American Jazz.

References

*allmusicguide | id = 41:171145~T3| label = Alexander Zhiroff
* [http://www.yanni.com/musiciandetail.asp?musician=alexander Profile at Yanni.com]
* [http://www.amabilestrings.com/sarah/index.php/musicians#alexander Profile at amabilestrings.com]

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