IGOR TKACHENKO is an award-winning composer, pianist, and producer; recipient of many awards, including Best Music Award and Audience Prize at the International Internet Film Festival (FIFI) in France. As a virtuoso pianist, he has performed in major concert halls and festivals throughout Europe and the US, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin and St. Petersburg Philharmonics, the Helsinki National Opera, and many others. Tkachenko's musical interests encompass many genres from medieval music, to traditional music from around the world, to the latest advances in electronic music.

He has produced and recorded over a dozen music CDs as featured artist and band leader. Mr. Tkachenko has composed works for film, theater, chamber groups, soloists, dance companies, and has received numerous commissions. In the last 5 years Mr. Tkachenko has also produced the Interactive Classics series of award-winning musical computer games for children (www.InteractiveClassics.com).