Leonid Sirotkin

Leonid Sirotkin serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at DePauw University and maintains an active orchestral career as principal English horn with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Des Moines Metro Opera. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, he previously held the position of principal English horn with the Kirov Opera and Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater under Maestro Valery Gergiev for nearly a decade.

His educational foundation was established under the tutelage of Dr. Valery Sobolev and Dr. Mark Ostoich. His professional focus encompasses:

• Orchestral Performance across major U.S. ensembles including Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Dayton Philharmonic
• Chamber Music engagements at international festivals spanning Finland, Russia, and Italy
• Music Education through extensive master classes throughout Russia and the United States
• Specialized expertise in Wind Instruments, particularly oboe and English horn repertoire

His scholarly contribution centers on Tchaikovsky's orchestral works, with his 2000 publication serving as a definitive pedagogical resource for wind players. His performance career demonstrates consistent engagement with classical repertoire across opera, ballet, and symphonic traditions, highlighted by a 2010 feature on American Public Media's Performance Today.