Anatol Taran

Anatol Taran is among the top accordionists in Eastern Europe. As a solo performer, he has won and been a laureate of numerous international competitions and a recipient of prestigious grants, consistently shaping his identity as a jazz musician.

About me

Anatol Taran is a multiple winner of the Grand Prix of the President of the Republic of Belarus, a grantee of the Special Presidential Fund for Supporting Talented Youth, and a recipient of the Francis Skaryna Medal.

In 2016, he took first place at the prestigious "World Trophy" competition in Portugal, after which some media outlets dubbed him the "world champion in bayan playing". His performances range from Germany to Turkey, Brazil to China, Canada to the UAE.

Musical journey

2005-2012

Minsk | Belarus

Belarusian Academy of Music

Education | Professor Alexander Shuvalov

2014-2015

Gdansk | Poland

Academy of Music in Gdańsk

Internship | Professor Cezary Pachorek

2016-2017

Mons | Belgium

Royal Academy of Music

Master's Degree | Professor Olivier Duje

Competitions

Participation and victories in over 15 international competitions (Europe, CIS, Asia)

Festivals

Participation in international jazz, folk, and stage festivals (Canada, CIS, Europe, Asia)

Projects

Charitable, commercial, television projects

(CIS, Europe)