# Event Details - **Event Name**: Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Positive Motions Concert Series in San Diego is back! Remarkable musicians @ better location with more excitement than ever!About this EventAcclaimed San Diego Youth Cello Quartet is one of the prime music ensembles originated at the RusLan Conservatory. Winners of the 2020 & 2025 California Music Teachers Association VOCE State Competitions will present a new program of virtuoso romantic and modern music.Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations, Op. 33Andersen Viana: Suite De Canções Infantis Brasileiras (2005)Tchaikovsky: the Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71aThis concert is a fundraiser to help our young cellists, members of the quartet:Julian Wu, winner of the Satori Competition in Los Angeles, MTAC VOCE Competition and San Diego Youth Symphony Concerto competitionLayina Shate, First Prize winner of 2022 VOCE MTAC San Diego and 2022 Satori Competitions. Third Prize winner of the International Academy of Music competition in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, ItalyAlice Lau, winner of 2025 MTAC VOCE State CompetitionElaine Wang, winner of 2025 MTAC VOCE State CompetitionMeet and get to know our young musicians and their parents at the reception right after the performance with exquisite Temecula and San Diego wine, all kinds soft drinks, yummy cookies, salami & cheese, as well as organic fruits and veggies!ABOUT THE SERIES:Positive Motions Concert Series @ Ruslan Conservatory is a project of the Positive Motions Foundation (501©3 non-profit). It presents solo and chamber music recitals monthly on the first Saturday of the month. Designed as an opportunity for the young aspiring musicians to show case their talents it offers an excellent opportunity for the audiences to enjoy fine music in the closest proximity to the performers in a truly intimate settings with an excellent drink/food reception and “get to know artists” afterwards. All the proceeds and donations from the ticket sales are distributed to the performers. Ruslan Biryukov is the artistic director of the series. If you desire to perform at our concert series please submit your requests: Maestro@celloart.com Please include bio, picture, suggested program and possibly video unedited recording(s) of your performances.https://youtu.be/tVe7taGBKsc?si=vwWctvBrJG9QRXq5https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wROgKaY9fx4 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4b3b86e0-0416-11f1-9d20-df07b4a7345e-rimg-w503-h740-dcfefef4-gmir.jpg ABOUT THE ARTISTS:Julian Wu is a freshman at Westview High School in San Diego, California. He started learning piano at age 5, and switched to cello when he was 10. Upon being invited to the MTAC State Convention in 2018, he has earned awards in the VOCE competition, Sinfonia SDYS concerto competition, and Satori Strings Festival. In the past, he has attended in the Civic Youth Orchestra, and is currently playing for the San Diego Youth Symphony. Outside of music, he likes to play basketball, participate in programming competitions, and spend time with his family and pets.Layina Shate is a 15-year-old freshman at The Bishop's School. She has been studying under Ruslan Biryukov for over two years now, learning to cumulate her passion into the art of the cello. Besides participating in Ruslan's chamber group, Yina enjoys her weekends at San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS), playing in her school's jazz ensemble, and helping out as a guest musician for various school social-events. She also enjoys staying active with field hockey, playing the piano, listening to music, and reading. Yina completed Level 10 of the Certificate of Merit with State Honors and convention, received first prize at the 2022 Open Division Satori Summer Music Festival Solo category, as well as a 2023 VOCE Finalist. Throughout her time at SDYS, she has been principle cellist twice in the past two ensembles, and currently is part of SDYS's Ovation symphony orchestra. In the Summer of 2023 Layina was awarded Third Prize at the International Academy of Music competition in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy.Alice LauElaine Wang https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4b5b6af0-0416-11f1-af80-63c7d4652b84-rimg-w440-h740-dcaa8b61-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/81BuvycDFmk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/positive-motions-series-|-san-diego-youth-cello-quartet/100001982489879597 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Contests, Concerts, Art, Festivals, Nonprofit, Sports, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: RusLan Conservatory - **lat**: 32.8911377 - **long**: -117.1832465 - **full address**: RusLan Conservatory, 6215 Ferris Sq, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e501c9ea54aeeadb52a31b392c3a9034b6bc4a0be68b77084f3b29299c4ddb68-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg?v=1770462939 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + being held? - **A:** Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at RusLan Conservatory, 6215 Ferris Sq, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET +? - **A:** Tickets for Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + are priced at USD 25 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPlease support our young Cellists!USD 25AvailablePlease support our young Cellists!FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET +? - **A:** Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + is organized by POSITIVE MOTIONS FOUNDATION. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Positive Motions Series | SAN DIEGO YOUTH CELLO QUARTET + 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 San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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