Elena Gantchikova was born in Moscow. She is a member of the composer's council of Russia, SACEM and SACD (France). In 1998 she received her diploma of the Moscow State Conservatory named after [...]

Elena Gantchikova was born in Moscow. She is a member of the composer's council of Russia, SACEM and SACD (France).
In 1998 she received her diploma of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P.Y.Tchaykovsky in composition, poliphony, conducting, piano, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and music history. In 1994 she was candidate for a doctor's degree. Her thesis was about "musicology of the 20th centry"(IRCAM) with jury from CNRS, l'ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales and l'Ecole Normale Superieure. Supervisor:Membre of the Academy of Sciences Mr. Hugues Dufourt. From 1991-1993 she was grand-holder of the France Governement at the faculty of "New technologies for composers"(IRCAM). Works for orchestra, chamber ensembles,mixed live electronics, ballets, opera and multimedia installations. Her music was performed by different orchestras and ensembles in many countries and by several radiostations.
The experienced professor,she also performed as a pianist and conductor