“vibrant musical energy“
Antony Fogg, an Artistic Administrator of Boston Symphony

“...passionate performance...one of the most moving
and exciting performances”
Southeastern News Release

“Feliks is an extremely hard-working and talented cellist. He has an exceptional ability to communicate and express
his well thought out musical ideas.“
Karen Jung, SLU cello faculty

“...passionate nature“
Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Jin Kim

“...charismatic and passionate performance”
Willis Delony, professor of piano and jazz studies of LSU

Russian born cellist, Feliks Volozhanin, began studying cello at the age of seven. He received recognition as an artist after becoming a  laureate of Chelyabinsk State Youth Cello Competition at the age of twelve and continued his studies in Moscow, Russia. Since moving to the United States, Mr. Volozhanin has won first prize in many contests including the Elizabeth Harper Vaughn, the Rapides Symphony and the SLU Concerto Competitions, studying at Southeastern Louisiana University with Karen Jung.

Mr. Volozhanin has successfully performed as a recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestras on two continents; his recent engagements include solos with the Rapides Symphony, the Symphony of the Mountains and the SLU Chamber Orchestra.
Volozhanin’s performances have been broadcast on television in the United States as well as in Russia. He is currently a full scholarship student at the California State University Fullerton studying with professor Bongshin Ko, majoring in cello performance. Feliks' is also a principal cellist of Cal State Fullerton Symphony and Cal State Fullerton Cello Choir.

Mr. Volozhanin has also studied with esteemed cellists Kirill Rodin, Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medalist. His artistry is based on the deep understanding of musical fabric combined with truly individual approach of each piece. His goal is to deliver the highest quality music to audiences and high standards of instruction to students from all walks of life worldwide .
Mr. Volozhanin loves and truly enjoys teaching having seven years experience both in Russia and in the US. His teaching philosophy is to share what he learned from a great Russian cello school: superb technique and expressive musical interpretation.