(Conductor)
The Honored Artist of Russia, professor Michael Benyumov graduated from Russian Academy of music after the Gnesins (Moscow) and then post graduated. Since 1971 has been teaching at higher educational institutions; has a scientific degree of the Candidate of art criticism. Since 1982 has been the Head of the Chair of the string instruments of Krasnoyarsk State Academy of Music and Theatre. Among his pupils there are winners of international, All-Russia and regional competitions.
Michael Benyumov is the founder and the permanent Head of Krasnoyarsk chamber orchestra. He has active concert activity as a conductor, a soloist and a chamber performer. He goes on tour in Russia and abroad (Italy, Germany, Spain).
The winner of the premium of the Head of the City (2000, 2003), was awarded by the sign "Recognition" of the Legislative Assembly of Krasnoyarsk region (2004).