Nikola Melnikov: straddling tradition and technology. Balalike it!

His unique blend of classical training at the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, love of high-quality electronic music and sheer diligence produces inimitable results. Despite his tender age, he has already staged an opera, written a ballet and released an album. He is now writing a new one, this time with vocals. Donning the mantle of composer, pianist, singer and DJ, he straddles tradition and technology.