# Event Details - **Event Name**: BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Featuring Sergei Ratichenkov on viola and Arkadi Serper on pianoAbout this EventAbout the Artists:Sergey Rakitchenkov was born in Moscow and attended the Central School for Musically Gifted Children. He graduated with honors from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Fyodor Druzhinin. For fifteen years he performed with the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, rising to become Principal of the viola section. In 1980 he won the prestigious All-Union Musical Competition. In 1987, weeks after immigrating to the United States with his wife, Olga, and daughter, Lisa, he won a position in the viola section of the San Francisco Opera where he served as the Associate Principal Chair. He recently retired and performs at special events in the Bay Area and in Europe as a soloist.Arkadi Serper received his music education in Russia at the Gnesin State Musical College and Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He enjoys a distinguished career as a pianist, composer and educator. He teaches Piano and Composition and Music Theory at the San Francisco Conservatory in the Pre-College Department and has a private studio with thriving students in both piano and composition. He has written and published choral music for Kairos Youth Choir and compositions in original musical theatre. As an acclaimed composer, his symphonic and chamber compositions have been produced by several major orchestras. As a pianist, he continues to perform concerts, both as a soloist and chamber musician, locally and internationally.Learn more at hillsideclub.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/bhc-concert-series-presents-melodiya-chamber-ensemble/100002002403839788 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, live-music, theatre, nonprofit, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 6:30 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Hillside Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hillside Club - **lat**: 37.8787842 - **long**: -122.26490130000002 - **full address**: Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8149483eb8a00d8ce7f89c60f1bcf451b09029c70dce8cd0497562a381e1c17d-rimg-w1080-h750-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1790777763 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble being held? - **A:** BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble takes place on Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble? - **A:** BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble is organized by Berkeley Hillside Club. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Berkeley Hillside Club's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Berkeley Hillside Club a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Berkeley Hillside Club has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BHC Concert Series presents Melodiya Chamber Ensemble is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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