Philippe Elistratov (11) has won first prize in category B (10-13 years of age) at the International Music Festival in Paris. 
After having studied with Dany Rouet at the conservatory of Strasbourg for five years, Philippe was admitted to the Sweelinck Academy, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam’s study programme for exceptionally gifted children, in February 2019. There he studies with Marianne Boer. He has participated in various international competitions, winning first prize at the Concours Musical de France in 2018 and third prize at the Cesar Franck Competition in Brussels.