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Bio

Anton Pyvovarov is a versatile artist who performs both jazz and classical music at a professional level. He grew up in Ukraine, where he lived until the age of 19 and studied saxophone at the Kyiv Conservatory.

His artistic journey began in the jazz capital of New York City, where he was awarded a merit-based scholarship to study at The New School University. He completed his Bachelor’s degree there in 2009. Immersed in New York’s vibrant jazz scene, Pyvovarov collaborated with renowned musicians such as Chico Hamilton and Bobby Sanabria, experiences that played a key role in shaping his artistic voice.

In 2010, he moved to Graz, Austria, to pursue studies in jazz composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. His work as a composer spans jazz, electronic, and experimental music as well as contemporary orchestral works, earning him numerous commissions. Since completing his Master’s degree, he has been living and working in Graz and Vienna.

Pyvovarov regularly showcases his multifaceted talent on national and international stages, both through live performances and presentations of his compositions.

Anton Pyvovarov came to Graz in 2010 to study jazz composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. His compositional work has led to numerous commissions in the fields of jazz, electronic and experimental music, and contemporary orchestral music.

Since completing his master's degree, he has lived and worked in Graz and Vienna. He regularly presents his multifaceted talent on national and international stages through live performances and presentations of his works.


Current activities and appearances:
Saxophone solo
Saxophone with piano duets

Fusion projects (jazz with Indian music):
"Heavenly River"
Project with Shakti Dhar Iymer (bansuri flute) and Venky DC (tabla)
With “Eliem” (Emanuel & Elisabeth Schulz)

Previous projects and collaborations:
As a sideman: with drummer Chico Hamilton (Euphoria Group), Bobby Sanabria (Afro-Cuban Big Band)

As bandleader:
Anton Pyvovarov Octet (“Point of Departure”, 2009-2015)
Anton Pyvovarov Big Band (Music of Anton Pyvovarov)
Anton Pyvovarov Quintet (Ukraine) feat. Laura Marti (Lemkian Suite)
Anton Pyvovarov & Falk Bonitz Duo (Saxophone and Piano)
and much more.

Awards/Prizes (Composition):
JazzComp Graz
Krzysztof Komeda Composer's Competition

Other activities:
Audio production, mixing, mastering, live audio,
Electronic music.

Studies:
New York, USA (Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Saxophone, with merit scholarship).
Teachers: David Glasser, Reggie Workman, Bobby Sanabria, Chico Hamilton, Daniel Schnyder.
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Bachelor in Computer Music/Electronic).
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Master's degree in Jazz Composition and Arrangement).
Teachers: E. Partyka, Jim McNeely, Michael Abene.

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