Олег Шаров

(born 1946, Leningrad, USSR) Bayanist, teacher, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (1985), laureate of the international competition "World Cup" (1970), member of the jury of international competitions. Played over 3000 solo concerts in 38 countries of the world. The first performer of more than 20 chamber pieces for button accordion. Head of the Bayan and Accordion Department of the St. Petersburg Music Conservatory. Visiting Professor at the Music Academies of London, Antwerpen, Stockholm, Chengdu.