Elisey Krupenkov

Flutist · Electroacoustic Performer · Composer

Based in Germany

Artistic Practice

Krupenkov’s work combines flute, live electronics, extended techniques and improvisation, expanding the instrument beyond its traditional boundaries and exploring the space between composition, performance and electronic sound.

Selected Performances & Projects

Solo Concert — Georgia, 2026
Original music for flute and electronics, performed live in collaboration with artist Polina Koval.

Dance Performance — tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, 2026
Original music composed and performed live by Elisey Krupenkov for a dance performance, in collaboration with choreographer Ley Akpinar. September 2026.

Solo Performance — Temporary Gallery, Cologne, 2025
Original electroacoustic performance for flute, live electronics and improvisation.

Interdisciplinary Performance — Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen, 2026
Collaboration with a dancer and physical theatre artist, combining live flute, electronics, movement and improvisation.

Soloist — Steve Reich, Vermont Counterpoint, International Flute Festival, Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen, 2026
Performed as soloist with a flute ensemble of musicians from across North Rhine-Westphalia in Steve Reich’s work for flute and electronics. September 2026.

Education

2025–Present — Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen
Master’s Degree in Flute · Prof. Anne-Cathérine Heinzmann

2021–2025 — Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen
Bachelor’s Degree in Flute, Artistic Performance · Final grade: 1.0

2018–2021 — Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Flute · Prof. Oleg Khudyakov

Selected Orchestral Engagements

Duisburg Philharmonic · Beethoven Orchestra Bonn · Essen Philharmonic · Classical Philharmonic Bonn · Frankfurt Chamber Philharmonic · State Russian Folk Orchestra · Orchestra of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory

Selected Recognition & Scholarships

Winner — International Flute Seminar, Bruges, Belgium

Prizewinner — International Festival Magnus Opus
For the first world recording of an orchestral suite by Mieczysław Weinberg.

DAAD — Scholarship Recipient

Deutschlandstipendium — Scholarship Recipient, twice

Scholarship Recipient & Prizewinner — Denis Matsuev Foundation