Vitalii Prusak
About Vitalii
Vitalii Prusak is a dynamic clarinetist and educator currently serving as a Graduate Assistant in Bryan Conger’s Clarinet Studio at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Equally at home as a soloist and ensemble performer, Prusak is known for his commitment to artistic growth and technical excellence. His performances reflect a bold, competitive spirit—constantly seeking new challenges, repertoire, and settings that push the boundaries of traditional clarinet playing.
Prusak has performed as the Principal Clarinet with the Las Vegas Opera, Las Vegas Sinfonietta, and the UNLV Wind, Symphony, and Chamber Orchestras, as well as various smaller ensembles (some on the Eb and/or Bass Clarinets), contributing to performances spanning from core symphonic literature to contemporary collaborations. He has had the opportunity to work alongside acclaimed Grammy-nominated artists and learn from some of the world's top clarinetists in masterclasses and private lessons as well.
I cultivate curiosity and gamify practice sessions to make the learning process as engaging and productive as possible.
- Performed Nielsen’s Clarinet Concerto with UNLV Symphony Orchestra
- Henri Selmer Paris International Summer Academy Competition Laureate 2x
- Dmytro Bida International Woodwind Competition Laureate 2x
- B.A., Clarinet Performance - Lviv Mykola Lysenko National Music Academy
- M.A., Clarinet Performance - Lviv Mykola Lysenko National Music Academy
- D.M.A., Clarinet Performance - University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Music