Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Russia

Birth

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July 2, 1982 in St. Petersburg, Russia

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Ilya Gringolts is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a violinist and conductor. Born on October 20, 1982, in Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Russia, Gringolts showed an early interest in music. His parents, both professional musicians, recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Gringolts began playing the violin at the age of four and quickly showed a natural aptitude for the instrument. He received his first lessons from his mother, Tatiana Liberova, a pianist, and his father, Grigory Gringolts, a violinist. At the age of seven, Gringolts was accepted into the Central Music School in Moscow, where he continued his studies under the tutelage of renowned violinist and pedagogue, Irina Bochkova. Gringolts made his debut as a soloist with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eight, performing the Violin Concerto in D major by Mozart. This performance marked the beginning of a successful career that would take him to some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. In 1996, Gringolts won first prize at the International Violin Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia, and in 1998, he won the International Violin Competition "Premio Paganini" in Genoa, Italy. These victories brought him international recognition and opened the doors to major concert engagements. Gringolts has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Valery Gergiev, Sir Simon Rattle, and Christoph Eschenbach. In addition to his solo career, Gringolts is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has performed with renowned ensembles such as the Emerson String Quartet, the Borodin Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. He is a founding member of the Gringolts Quartet, which has received critical acclaim for its performances and recordings. Gringolts is also a respected conductor. He has conducted orchestras such as the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre National de Lyon, and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. In 2011, he was appointed principal conductor of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, a position he held until 2016. Gringolts has recorded extensively for the BIS, Deutsche Grammophon, and Hyperion labels. His recordings have received numerous awards, including the Diapason d'Or, the Gramophone Award, and the ECHO Klassik Award. In addition to his performing and recording career, Gringolts is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Zurich University of the Arts, the Royal College of Music in London, and the Kronberg Academy in Germany. He is currently a professor at the Basel Music Academy in Switzerland. Gringolts has received many honors and awards throughout his career. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. In 2010, he was awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, which provides financial support and career guidance to young musicians. Gringolts is known for his virtuosic playing, his musical sensitivity, and his ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music he performs. He is a versatile musician who is equally at home performing solo repertoire, chamber music, and conducting orchestras.

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