natoly Sheludyakov was born in Moscow where he graduated from the Gnessin's Musical Academy and completed his doctoral studies there under professor Anatoly Vedernikov. He also graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in the composition class of Tikhon Khrennikov. His compositions include Variations for Orchestra, Ostinato for Orchestra, Suite for Oboe and Piano, Suite for Violin and Piano, the cantata Brotherhood Songs,Trombone Quartet, six vocal suites and many others.
n 1977, Mr. Sheludyakov was the winner of the Russian National Piano Competition.He has performed solo concerts with orchestras,solo recitals and chamber music performances in the most prestigious concert halls in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major cities in Russia, USA, Germany, France, Italy, China, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Cyprus and Australia.He has recorded twenty four Cd's of piano solo and chamber music and has performed on Russian Television and Radio. His repertoire includes the major works for piano, piano and orchestra, and piano chamber music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods.In 1999 he was awarded the name "Honored Artist of Russia Federation".
long with being a pianist, Mr. Sheludyakov has substantial experience in singing (bass) and performance of authentic folk music as a soloist of the Pokrovsky Ensemble and as a church singer as well.
 [an extended Autobiography in PDF format is here]