Role

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Composer

Birth

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December 21, 1969 in Vladivostok, Russia

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Victoria Borisova-Ollas is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on October 27, 1969, in Moscow, Russia. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a composer. Borisova-Ollas started playing the piano at the age of five and began composing her own music at the age of nine. Borisova-Ollas studied at the Moscow State Conservatory, where she received a degree in composition in 1994. She then moved to Sweden, where she continued her studies at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. She has been living in Sweden ever since and has become a Swedish citizen. Borisova-Ollas has composed music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo instruments. Her music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Borisova-Ollas's most famous works is her Symphony No. 1, "The Triumph of Heaven." The piece was commissioned by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in 2006. The symphony is divided into three movements and is inspired by the Book of Revelation. The piece features a large orchestra, including a choir and soloists, and has been described as "a powerful and dramatic work that captures the essence of the apocalypse." Another notable work by Borisova-Ollas is her opera "Dracula," which premiered in 2017. The opera is based on Bram Stoker's novel and features a libretto by Maria Malibran. The piece was commissioned by the Royal Swedish Opera and has been praised for its haunting and atmospheric music. Borisova-Ollas has also composed a number of works for solo instruments, including her "Angelus" for violin and piano and her "Golden Dances of the Pharaohs" for solo piano. Her music often features lush harmonies and intricate textures, and she is known for her ability to create vivid and evocative musical landscapes. In addition to her work as a composer, Borisova-Ollas is also a teacher and has taught composition at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. She has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Swedish Society of Composers' Christ Johnson Prize and the Composer of the Year award from the Swedish Music Publishers Association. Overall, Victoria Borisova-Ollas is a highly respected and accomplished composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Her music is characterized by its emotional depth, technical skill, and ability to transport listeners to other worlds and times.

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