Владимир Понькин

Russian Conductor and Composer Vladimir Ponkin

Владимир Понькин is a renowned Russian conductor, not typically known for producing albums as an artist or composer in the traditional sense. Born on September 2, 1956, in Moscow, he has had a distinguished career in classical music. Ponkin graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and has since held various prestigious positions in the world of classical music. He served as the principal conductor of the Helikon Opera in Moscow and has been invited to conduct at numerous opera houses and with orchestras around the world. His repertoire spans a wide range of classical works, and he has been recognized for his contributions to music with awards such as the People's Artist of Russia. While he may have recordings of his performances, his primary focus has been on conducting rather than producing albums as a band or solo artist would.