Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail “Misha” Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. As a soloist, he has performed under the baton of Maestro Hector Guzman, and Texas composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez. But Misha finds the most joy in collaborating with friends, so he is often seen in chamber groups with members of the Dallas Symphony; as the pianist of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.
Misha is artist-in-residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.
Outside of music, Misha likes swimming, soccer, and tennis, and has a unique talent for remembering people’s names!