Ensemble XXI became the first international orchestra in Russia with both foreign and Russian membership. Irish Conductor Lygia O'Riordan and Finnish Violinist Pia Siirala founded the Ensemble in 1989, after completing their studies at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Ensemble XXI is recognised in its foundation, membership and activity as living proof of the capacity of music to bring together people of diverse backgrounds and origins on a plane of understanding which recognises no borders. Read more on Last.fm