Vladislav Petrachev

Vladislav Petrachev is a trombonist from Saint Petersburg, Russia, whose career has taken him from leading the trombone section at the Mikhailovsky Theatre to performing with orchestras around the world. After four years as Principal Trombone in his hometown, he set out to explore new stages and opportunities abroad. His distinguished career includes performances with prestigious orchestras such as the Mariinsky Theatre, Cincinnati Symphony, Princeton Symphony, Saint Petersburg Philharmonic, and Saint Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra. Vladislav has collaborated with celebrated conductors like Charles Dutoit, Valery Gergiev, Yuri Temirkanov, Cristian Măcelaru, and Marin Alsop, performing across Great Britain, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Europe. In the summer of 2026, he will join the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra as their new Principal Trombone.

Vladislav’s academic path underscores his dedication to musical mastery. He holds a Specialist Degree in Musical Performance from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory and a Bachelor’s Degree from the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov College of Music. Pursuing further studies in the United States, he completed one year of a Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale before transferring to the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 2023 until 2025.

As a celebrated soloist and competition laureate, Vladislav has earned numerous distinctions, including the Grand Prix at the “Northern Rhapsody” International Competition (2016) and First Prize at the Russian Competition of Young Performers (2015). His solo performances have captivated audiences at universities throughout Kentucky and renowned events such as the International Trombone Festival (2022). Complementing his performing career, Vladislav has made significant contributions as an educator, serving as a Graduate Assistant at Southern Illinois University, Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky, and Adjunct Professor of Low Brass at Kentucky State University (2024–2025). Recognized for his artistry and musicianship, Vladislav is a performing artist for the S.E. Shires Company, one of the world’s leading brass instrument manufacturers.