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Rustam Baibikov @fluterustam
Flute
About
I was born in Ukraine, educated in Russia, and rooted in Tatar culture. My musical journey began in the traditional Soviet system—music school, high music school, and a classical conservatory education in Moscow. That path shaped me into a well-rounded classical musician, but my story didn’t end there.
I’ve performed in symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and led a Tatar folk band for many years. One of the most meaningful parts of my career was playing for children—over 700 concerts—where I learned how to connect heart to heart through music and storytelling.
In 2020, I moved to the U.S. to follow a spiritual calling. In California, I found new inspiration, my life partner, and a deep connection with open-hearted audiences. I now share a blend of classical, folk, and jazz music—always guided by feeling, story, and soul. Every performance is a conversation, a moment of shared presence through sound.
Music
The music I play comes from the heart above all. Each phrase feels like a living image—shaped by emotion, memory, and imagination.
When I play Bach's sonatas, I sense a bridge between the earthly and the divine—a conversation between angels and everyday people. Mozart's concertos bring a sense of joy and playful elegance. Debussy feels like a doorway into a mysterious world, full of nuance and wonder. And when I play music rooted in folk traditions, I feel deeply connected to the spirit of a people—their stories, their history, and their culture.
Music is my language, and when I play with heart, I feel the audience playing along with me. It becomes a shared experience, something alive and timeless.
