Short CV:

Studies with Boris Pergamenschikow and Tabea Zimmermann in Berlin
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1998
1st Prize, International Gaspar Cassado Competition Zaragoza

1999
1st Prize + Special Prize for the best Interpretation of Lutoslawskis, International Lutoslawski Competition Warsaw

2001
1st Prize, ARD International Music Competition

2002
1st Prize, Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann + Special Prize for the best Interpretation of Reger
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2006
Echo Klassik award

2007/08
BBC New Generation Artists scheme

2011
Professor for Violoncello at the HfM Dresden

2012
Hideo Saito Memorial Fund Award

2014
Grammophone Award