East County Performing Arts • July 29, 2026

Virtuoso Cellist Ruslan Biryukov to Open East County Performing Arts' 2026–27 Season in Julian

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Award-Winning Cellist Ruslan Biryukov Performs Two Concerts in Julian

The East County Performing Arts Association will open its 2026–27 season with an afternoon and evening of exceptional live music featuring internationally acclaimed cellist Ruslan Biryukov on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Julian Town Hall.


Presented as "Cellissimo Alone," the performance showcases the expressive range of the solo cello through a program spanning centuries of classical music. Audiences will have two opportunities to attend, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.


Biryukov, known for his technical mastery and emotional performances, will present works by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Gaspar Cassadó, and Mark Summer, taking listeners on a musical journey from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary compositions.


The program includes Bach's Suite No. 2, Handel's Passacaglia, Ali-Zadeh's Oyan!, Cassadó's Sonata, and Mark Summer's energetic Julie-O, a modern work that blends classical technique with jazz-inspired rhythms.


Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and may be purchased at eastcountyarts.org/tickets. The concert will be held at Julian Town Hall.


The performance launches another season of concerts presented by the East County Performing Arts Association, bringing professional musicians and performing artists to Julian and surrounding communities.


For tickets, season subscriptions, and additional information, visit eastcountyarts.org.




2026–2027 Season Schedule


September 12, 2026
 Cellissimo Alone
A special performance featuring a virtuoso cellist.


October 16–25, 2026
 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
A spooky comedy inspired by Washington Irving's classic tale.


December 11–19, 2026
 A Christmas Carol
The timeless Charles Dickens holiday classic returns to the Julian stage.


February 12–21, 2027
 The Savannah Sipping Society
A heartwarming comedy about friendship, laughter, and second chances.


May 7–16, 2027
 Greater Tuna
A hilarious satire celebrating the colorful characters of small-town Texas.


July 16–25, 2027
 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Stephen Sondheim's award-winning Broadway musical closes the season.


Season subscriptions, individual tickets, and audition information are available at eastcountyarts.org.


The East County Performing Arts Association continues its mission of bringing high-quality live theater and performing arts to Julian and the surrounding East County communities, offering a full season of entertainment for residents and visitors alike.





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