Vladislav Petrachev

Vladislav Petrachev

Vladislav Petrachev, a highly accomplished trombonist from Saint Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for his talent as a performer, educator, and soloist. He served as Principal Trombone at the Mikhailovsky Theatre for four years before resigning and leaving Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. His distinguished career includes performances with prestigious orchestras such as the 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.

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 at 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).