Domrist, Mandolinist, and 2019 Astral National Auditions Winner, Ekaterina Skliar made her debut at age 11 with the Russian Folk Instrument Orchestra of the Buryatia Republic. A graduate of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory in May 2015, Ekaterina moved to the US in October 2016. Since then she has been performing at festivals and venues throughout the United States and Russia giving solo recitals and collaborating with various chamber groups and orchestras.