World-renowned Cellist Boris Andrianov to Perform at Istrian National Theater
The legendary Zagreb Soloists ensemble, joined by world-renowned cellist Boris Andrianov, will perform a unique program on April 1 at 8:00 PM at the Istrian National Theater—the City Theater of Pula.
The program is presented in collaboration with CristoforiumArt with the support of Baruch Berliner’s Genesis Foundation.
The concert offered a wonderful opportunity to speak with Mr. Andrianov.
This concert marks your return to Croatia and the rekindling of your collaboration with the Zagreb Soloists ensemble.
I’m thrilled to return to my beloved Croatia in this beautiful spring weather for a concert tour with my all-time favorites, the Zagreb Soloists. Twenty-five years ago, I won the Antonio Janigro competition in Zagreb, and then the Zagreb Soloists performed with the third-round participants, and this is how we met for this first time.
The highlight of the concert will be the composition Jacob’s Dream for cello and string ensemble, originally created as a symphonic poem.
We will perform a wonderful, profound piece by Israeli composer Baruch Berliner. It is a concerto-monologue where the cello speaks on behalf of God, dances klezmer, cries and laughs, prays and sings. Performing such music demands immense emotional intensity and concentration from the performer—I am certain that the sincerity and beauty of this music will leave no one in the audience unmoved.
You tend to perform in small venues where concerts are not usually held. What is the audience’s response and feedback?
Yes, I frequently travel with my Musical Expedition project to different locations where classical music is not typically heard. It’s a big responsibility to perform for those who have never been to a concert hall, but it’s also deeply fulfilling to see how people truly enjoy discovering real music.
Do you also aim to educate your audience?
I enjoy performing for diverse audiences around the world. Without a doubt, every musician should give their full energy to every performance, regardless of the size of the audience or the prestige of the concert hall.
Throughout your career, you’ve brought many world premieres to the stage.
World premieres have particular significance. When a musician has the chance to work on a piece together with its composer, it creates an intense creative bond.
You play a Carlo Bergonzi cello from the State Collection of Unique Musical Instruments.
I’m not playing my usual instrument at the moment, but today I brought a cello specially made for me by the exceptional luthier Roman Naumov, and it has become my wonderful new companion.
Boris Andrianov, a renowned cellist, has performed in the world’s finest concert halls and at the most prestigious festivals. Despite his demanding touring schedule, he takes great pleasure in performing across the globe. He has been at the heart of several international and national projects aiming to broaden access to classical music throughout his homeland—especially in rural areas. The geographical range of his triumphs in international competitions includes Zagreb (Antonio Janigro Competition), Johannesburg, Hanover (Classica Nova In Memoriam Dmitri Shostakovich, in a duet with Alexey Goribol), Paris (Mstislav Rostropovich Competition), and South Korea (Isangyun Competition). He is a laureate of the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Triumph Youth Award. Having performed with renowned orchestras and conductors worldwide, Mr. Andrianov has also served as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory since 2009.
Interview conducted by Vanesa Begić
Source: www.glasistre.hr