Announcing Dmitry Khramkov, the presenter of one of the concerts added the phrase “button accordion-mix” to the artist's regalia, drawing attention to the unique author's style. The prefix quickly took root, and the button accordion player toured for a long time as Dmitry Khramkov - "Bayan-Mix".
Dmitry Khramkov is a composer, producer and accordion player. The artist was awarded the Silver Order of Merit in the field of culture, because in his performance the music is both understandable and accessible to listeners all over the world.
Towards recognition
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1979. The child was born in Samara on April 9. The love for the button accordion was instilled in his grandson by his grandfather, who perfectly played the instrument. An older relative was also the boy's first teacher.
In the family, the son's talent was noticed, having assigned Dima to a music school. Khramkov continued his education at the pedagogical university of the city with the famous teacher Alla Katz. The student has successfully participated in international competitions many times.
The graduate started his professional career in one of the restaurants in his hometown as a security guard in order to earn the necessary amount to start. Then phonograms for solo performances were recorded. With the author's program, Khramkov appeared in the restaurant as an artist. He quickly gained popularity.
Successful project
In 2005, the idea of a joint project with Sergei Voitenko appeared. The guys decided to create music in a new style. This is how the Bayan-Mix duet was born. The audience loved him for the originality of his performance. The fans included people of all ages. The artists played both classics, and popular modern works, and folk motives, and their own, author's music.
The first performance in Moscow took place at the G8 Summit. Talented performers were noticed, they began to be often invited to television. The artists took part in holiday programs on the country's leading channels. Virtuoso accordion players received invitations to international festivals. The duo starred in the film "Carnival Night-2".
The tour schedule was very busy. The artists traveled not only around the country. They performed in Europe and enjoyed great success.
Solo career
Dmitry nevertheless decided on a solo career. He lost his place in the duet to Sergei Kotkov, continuing to take part in the life of "Bayan-Mix". However, new ones, now their own projects, came out on top.
Khramkov collaborates with other musicians, creates joint numbers. Among his collaborations is a performance with the Lyubanya duet. The holder of the title of World Champion in button accordion has repeatedly won prestigious competitions.
An active user often uploads recordings of his performances and new pictures on social networks, gives announcements of upcoming concerts. Khramkov owns his own website. Fans learn on the resource not only about current projects, but also receive feedback from the artist's team.
The accordion virtuoso prefers not to tell anything about his personal life. However, it still became known that the artist has no plans to start a family yet.
