Aleksandr Žedeljov (aka FAERSHTEIN)

Aleksandr Žedeljov (aka FAERSHTEIN), Composer, Musician & Producer
   
Aleksandr Žedeljov, known as FAERSHTEIN, is an Estonian composer, musician, and producer whose creative work spans chamber and choral music, jazz, sound installations, and music for theatre and film. He is the music director of the Südalinna Teater and a two-time laureate of the Estonian Theatre Award for original music and sound design.
A graduate of the Georg Ots Music School Jazz Guitar and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Composition, Žedeljov has collaborated with ensembles, bands, and visual artists, creating works that bridge classical tradition with experimental soundscapes. His artistic projects, including the acclaimed Modulshtein collective, explore music as a  language of rhythm, storytelling, and imagination. 
In his plenary session, he will offer a deeply personal perspective on how musical structures and narratives connect to literacy learning, inviting participants to rethink reading, listening, and creativity through unexpected lenses. 
www.faershtein.com