Alexey Shor didn’t set out to be a composer in the classical world—but now, this mathematicians and avid concertgoer has his music performed in major concert halls throughout the world, the United States included. Despite his composing career beginning later in his life, Alexey’s scores are performed by many international and acclaimed solo artist and ensembles, including Salvatore Accardo, Guy Braunstein, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Vadim Repin, Ingolf Wunder, and many more.  

With a Ph.D. in mathematics, Alexey said in an exclusive Classical Post Interview, that if he’d known his life and career would take the direction it has, he’d have studied and begun working as a small child—not later in his adult life. Still, he’s proud that he can continue to write music that people enjoy and the musicians want to play. And play they do—his pieces have been performed across the world in some of the most famous concert halls, including the Kremlin Palace in Moscow.  

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