Birth

:

1962

Period

:

Modern

Genre

:

Ballet

 

 

Keyboard

 

Bojan Gorisek is a Slovenian classical pianist and musicologist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on 2nd May 1952 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Gorisek's passion for music began at a young age, and he started playing the piano when he was only six years old. He received his formal education in music at the Ljubljana Academy of Music, where he studied under the guidance of Professor Zora Zarnik. Gorisek's talent as a pianist was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. In 1975, he won the first prize at the Yugoslav National Piano Competition, which marked the beginning of his successful career as a classical pianist. He went on to win several other awards, including the first prize at the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy, in 1977. Throughout his career, Gorisek has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world. He has collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed at numerous music festivals, such as the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Ljubljana Festival, and the Festival of Contemporary Music in Zagreb. Gorisek's repertoire is diverse, ranging from classical to contemporary music. He has a particular interest in the music of the 20th century, and he has performed works by many contemporary composers, including John Cage, Morton Feldman, and Gyorgy Ligeti. He has also recorded several albums, including a complete set of the piano works of Erik Satie, which received critical acclaim. In addition to his career as a pianist, Gorisek is also a respected musicologist. He has written extensively on the music of the 20th century, and his research has been published in many academic journals. He has also edited several volumes of music, including the complete works of Erik Satie and the complete piano works of John Cage. Gorisek's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2002, he was awarded the Prešeren Fund Prize, the highest award for artistic achievement in Slovenia. He has also been awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Slovenia and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. Despite his many achievements, Gorisek remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and record music, and he is actively involved in promoting contemporary music through his work as a musicologist. His passion for music and his commitment to excellence have made him one of the most respected and admired classical pianists of his generation.

More....