Sergei Bolotny Keiko Sakuma- Biography

Repertoire List 2026

Sergiy Bolotny | Violinist & Composer

Currently, Sergiy Bolotny is focused on diverse chamber music projects. With the Bolotny Trio, he explores the intersections of classical, jazz, and world music. A central pillar of his artistic work is the duo with pianist Keiko Sakuma. Following acclaimed recitals in Japan (including the prestigious Tokyo Ongaku-no-Tomo Hall), the duo will return for a concert tour in Japan in 2026. Another major highlight of the upcoming season is a performance at Delden Klassiek on April 22, 2026.

Sergiy Bolotny | Violinist & Composer

Sergiy Bolotny is a versatile violinist acclaimed for his emotional depth and technical mastery, both as a soloist and a dedicated chamber musician. He currently serves as the Assistant Second Concertmaster of the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (NNO).

Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Sergiy’s musical journey began at the specialized music school in Lviv under Yuri Golda. He continued his studies at the National Music Academy in Kyiv with Yaroslava Rivniak and Bogodar Kotorovich, and later at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under the tutelage of Michael Frischenschlager and Eugenia Tschugaeva. His artistic development was further shaped by masterclasses with legendary figures such as Vladimir Spivakov, Josef Suk, and the Altenberg Trio Wien.

A laureate of numerous international competitions, Sergiy gained significant acclaim as a finalist and prize winner at the International Osaka Chamber Music Competition in Japan and the Joachim International Chamber Music Competition in Weimar.

His career is marked by a vast stylistic range, performing with elite ensembles including the Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna Volksoper, and the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble. Beyond the classical canon, Sergiy has excelled in contemporary music—collaborating with composers like Maximilian Kreuz—and explored jazz and world music with Ensemble Klezmatov. As a composer himself, he has expanded the violin repertoire with original concert pieces. His discography includes the critically acclaimed recording of N. Paganini’s 24 Caprices (Preiser Records, 2016).

Keiko Sakuma | Pianist

Born in Tokyo, Keiko Sakuma began her piano studies at age four and gained early international recognition at age nine during the "Banner of Peace" assembly. She studied at the Kunitachi High School of Music under Ryuko Omura and continued her development with Djulia and Konstantin Ganev. She holds diplomas from the Mozarteum University Salzburg (under Brian Lamport and Klaus Kaufmann) and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, where she specialized in chamber music under Avedis Kouyoumdjian.

A first-prize winner at major ensemble competitions in Japan, Keiko has performed extensively across Europe and Asia. Her career includes roles as the official accompanist for the International Cello Festival in Lingen and frequent collaborations as an orchestral pianist with the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (NNO). Since 2013, she has been based in the Netherlands, teaching at the Kielzog Music School. Upcoming highlights for 2026 include a Japan tour and a recital at Delden Klassiek on April 22.