Biography
Borys Myronchuk was born on the 20th of November 1973 in Kryvyy Rig, Ukraine.
From 1981 till 1986 he studied bayan at children musical school in his native town.
1989 – 1993 years of studying at Kryvyy Rig State Musical College.
In 1993 he entered Donetsk State Conservatoire and graduated it in 1997.
From 1997 till 2001 he developed his skills attending postgraduate course at Donetsk Conservatoire.
Currently Borys lives in Donetsk. He is teaching bayan (accordion). He is a concert artist. Quite a part of the year he spends in Poland and other countries where he has various performances. Borys has a jazz band of his own. He also plays in duo with Volodymyr Kurylenko.
Borys is a fantastic improviser having got a unique style. His passion is boundless. Below on this page you can download some of his compositions for listening and eventually for buying.
Competitions and awards
- 3d Prize at the 1st international competition-festival of bayan-accordion art of performance “AccoHoliday” in Kyiv, Ukraine, 2006
- 1st Prize at the international competition “Cup of KryvBas” in Kryvyy Rig, Ukraine, 1998
- 1st Prize at the international competition in Borgo Val di Taro, Italy, 1991
- 1st Prize at the international competition in Castelfidardo, Italy, 1991
- 1st Prize at the all-Ukrainian V.Podgornyy competition in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 1991
