Vladislav Adelkhanov
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Vladislav Adelkhanov is a Georgian classical violinist, born in Tbilisi
, Georgia
, on 7 March 1970.
in Tbilisi. His paternal great-grandfather, Shimon Steinberg
(1887–1955), a prolific composer, served as the Musical Director in the Ukrainian State Jewish Theater in Kiev
(and later, during the theater’s World War II
evacuation to Uzbekistan) from 1929 till 1948. Art and literature always played a significant role in the life of Vladislav's family. His mother Vera Kalandia and his sister Liza Akubardia both are professional musicians.
’s a-minor Violin concerto with the Georgian Chamber Orchestra. In 1985 he entered Tbilisi Music College No3, where he continued his studies under David Reizner. In 1986 he became a student of the Moscow Conservatoire Music College where he was studying under Olga Voitova and Maya Glezarova. In 1987 he’s won Mendelssohn
concerto competition and later performed this concerto in the Kolonny Hall in Moscow. In 1989 he continued his studies in the Moscow State Conservatoire. In 1991 Vladislav started to work with Sergey Fatkulin
. Under Fatkulin's tutorship in 1992 he became the prizewinner of the 4th Carl Nielsen
International Violin Competition in Odense
, Denmark
.
After graduating from Moscow Conservatoire in 1994, during the next three years he continued his training first in Internationalen Bachakademie in Stuttgart
, and then in Guildhall School of Music and Drama
in London. On his return to Moscow he became a member of Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and toured with this ensemble during its 1997-1998 season. When due to the financial crisis all the previously planned orchestra’s concerts where cancelled Vladislav sat himself to finish the long time growing project: the book of poetry and prose "Travels", which he started writing in 1993. The book was published in 1999 in Moscow by "Galaktika" publishing house under the name Vladislav Steinberg.
In the year 2000 Vladislav Adelkhanov was invited to teach violin and viola in St Leonards School
in St. Andrews, Scotland
. Five of his pupils became the members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. In 2004 Vladislav was appointed at the post of the leader and coach of St. Andrews University Symphony Orchestra. Earlier still, in December 2001 he performed 24 Paganini Capriccios in the hall of St John's Smith Square, London. Under the stage name Vladislav Steinberg he gives recitals and performs with the orchestra the violin concertos written by Bach
, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn
, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Orchestras he is associated with include Edinburgh Philharmonic, Osaka Symphony, BBC Philharmonic
, Heiselberg Ensemble, Dundee Symphony, Philharmonie der Nationen, London Symphony
.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
, Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
, on 7 March 1970.
Family
His maternal great-grandfather, Ivan Ter-Grigorian (1883–1968) was one of the founders and later the director of the Emergency Medical ServicesEmergency medical services
Emergency medical services are a type of emergency service dedicated to providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient, or the medical practitioner, believes constitutes a medical emergency...
in Tbilisi. His paternal great-grandfather, Shimon Steinberg
Shimon Shteynberg
Shimon Shteynberg – Jewish composer....
(1887–1955), a prolific composer, served as the Musical Director in the Ukrainian State Jewish Theater in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
(and later, during the theater’s World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
evacuation to Uzbekistan) from 1929 till 1948. Art and literature always played a significant role in the life of Vladislav's family. His mother Vera Kalandia and his sister Liza Akubardia both are professional musicians.
Biography
Vladislav won Georgian national violin competitions in 1979, 1980 and 1983. His first solo appearance with an orchestra took place in 1979 when he performed Antonio VivaldiAntonio Vivaldi
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi , nicknamed because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe...
’s a-minor Violin concerto with the Georgian Chamber Orchestra. In 1985 he entered Tbilisi Music College No3, where he continued his studies under David Reizner. In 1986 he became a student of the Moscow Conservatoire Music College where he was studying under Olga Voitova and Maya Glezarova. In 1987 he’s won Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Barthóldy , use the form 'Mendelssohn' and not 'Mendelssohn Bartholdy'. The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians gives ' Felix Mendelssohn' as the entry, with 'Mendelssohn' used in the body text...
concerto competition and later performed this concerto in the Kolonny Hall in Moscow. In 1989 he continued his studies in the Moscow State Conservatoire. In 1991 Vladislav started to work with Sergey Fatkulin
Sergey Fatkulin
-Biography:After studying in Moscow Conservatoire Music College and The Moscow State Conservatoire, he continued his studies in the Novosibirsk State Conservatoire in the class of the famous international violin pedagogue, Zakhar Bron...
. Under Fatkulin's tutorship in 1992 he became the prizewinner of the 4th Carl Nielsen
Carl Nielsen
Carl August Nielsen , , widely recognised as Denmark's greatest composer, was also a conductor and a violinist. Brought up by poor but musically talented parents on the island of Funen, he demonstrated his musical abilities at an early age...
International Violin Competition in Odense
Odense
The city of Odense is the third largest city in Denmark.Odense City has a population of 167,615 and is the main city of the island of Funen...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
.
After graduating from Moscow Conservatoire in 1994, during the next three years he continued his training first in Internationalen Bachakademie in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, and then in Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
in London. On his return to Moscow he became a member of Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and toured with this ensemble during its 1997-1998 season. When due to the financial crisis all the previously planned orchestra’s concerts where cancelled Vladislav sat himself to finish the long time growing project: the book of poetry and prose "Travels", which he started writing in 1993. The book was published in 1999 in Moscow by "Galaktika" publishing house under the name Vladislav Steinberg.
In the year 2000 Vladislav Adelkhanov was invited to teach violin and viola in St Leonards School
St Leonards School
St Leonards School, formerly St Leonards School for Girls, is an independent school, founded by the University of St Andrews in the nineteenth century....
in St. Andrews, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. Five of his pupils became the members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. In 2004 Vladislav was appointed at the post of the leader and coach of St. Andrews University Symphony Orchestra. Earlier still, in December 2001 he performed 24 Paganini Capriccios in the hall of St John's Smith Square, London. Under the stage name Vladislav Steinberg he gives recitals and performs with the orchestra the violin concertos written by Bach
Bạch
Bạch is a Vietnamese surname. The name is transliterated as Bai in Chinese and Baek, in Korean.Bach is the anglicized variation of the surname Bạch.-Notable people with the surname Bạch:* Bạch Liêu...
, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Barthóldy , use the form 'Mendelssohn' and not 'Mendelssohn Bartholdy'. The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians gives ' Felix Mendelssohn' as the entry, with 'Mendelssohn' used in the body text...
, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Orchestras he is associated with include Edinburgh Philharmonic, Osaka Symphony, BBC Philharmonic
BBC Philharmonic
The BBC Philharmonic is a British broadcasting symphony orchestra based at Media City UK, Salford, England. It is one of five radio orchestras maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The orchestra's primary concert venue is the Bridgewater Hall....
, Heiselberg Ensemble, Dundee Symphony, Philharmonie der Nationen, London Symphony
London Symphony
London Symphony may refer to:*London Symphony Orchestra*Symphony No. 104 , by composer Joseph Haydn*A London Symphony, the Second Symphony by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams...
.
External links
- http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/st-andrews-news/VLADISLAV-GETS-IN-TUNE.746958.jp
- http://www.dundeesymphonyorchestra.org.uk/past_concerts.htm