Konstantin Evtimov
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Konstantin Evtimov is а Bulgaria
n cellist. He is currently a soloist with the Simphonic Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio
.
He took part as a solo cellist in the world tour of “Philharmonie der Nationen”, Germany under Justus Frantz
.
In 6 months time he specialised with the famous German cellist Maria Kliegel
in Essen, Germany. In 1996 he attended a master class in Bern with Conradin Brotbek.
Subsequently he obtained concert and soloist diplomas at the High School of Music and Theater – Bern in the cello class of prof. Conradin Brotbek.
He participated in master classes given by cellists such as Arto Noras
, Robert Cohen
, Martti Rousi
and Young-Chang Cho
.
In 1998, still a student, he began playing in the symphonic orchestra of Lausanne. Two months later he was nominated for a solo cello of the same orchestra. At the same time he met Pierre Amoyal, who invited him to become the solo cello of “Camerata de Lausanne”.
He has been a featured soloist at music festivals in France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Japan, etc.
Evtimov has performed as a soloist of many orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra
, the Bern, Graz, Sofia
and Lausanne
Symphonic Orchestras and has given recitals in cities all around the world, including London, Tokyo, and Dublin, Ireland.
He had the great opportunity to take part in chamber formations with Mstislav Rostropovich
, Schlomo Mintz, Yuri Bashmet
, Pierre Amoyal
, Jorg Demus
, etc. He recorded for ARD, ZDF, radio Espace 2 CH, radio ТSR – 1 CH, Radio Camerata – Tokio, National Radio of Bulgaria, Bulgarian and Argentinian television.
He was a principal cellist of Camerata de Lausanne under Pierre Amoyal
for 7 years. From 1998 to 2008 he was a solo violoncello of Sinfonietta de Lausanne.
In 2008 he decided to return eventually in his Motherland. He left his post in Sinfonietta de Lausanne and undertook soloist activity in Bulgaria. In January 2009 he was invited to play at the opening of Chamber Music Festival Sofia, dedicated to the 130th anniversary since Sofia was 'crowned' as Bulgaria's capital. In January 2010 he was invited to play with Theodosiy Spassov at a concert dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Bulgarian National Radio. The occasion took place on the stage of the Bulgarian National Theatre "Ivan Vazov
".
As of 2009 he is a solo violoncello of the Simphonic Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio
.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n cellist. He is currently a soloist with the Simphonic Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio
Bulgarian National Radio
Bulgarian National Radio is Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization. It operates two national and seven regional channels, as well as an international service – Radio Bulgaria – which broadcasts in 11 languages.-National:...
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Biography
Konstantin Evtimov was born in Ruse, Bulgaria in 1975. He graduated from the College of Arts in Ruse and the Music Academy – Sofia in the cello class of prof. Bogomil Karakonov and in the Chamber music class of prof. Ventzeslav Nikolov.He took part as a solo cellist in the world tour of “Philharmonie der Nationen”, Germany under Justus Frantz
Justus Frantz
Justus Frantz is a German pianist, conductor, and television personality.- Life :...
.
In 6 months time he specialised with the famous German cellist Maria Kliegel
Maria Kliegel
-Professional career:Kliegel was born in Dillenburg, Hesse. She studied under Janos Starker starting at the age of 19. She won first prize at the American College Competition, First German Music Competition and Concours Aldo Parisot, and was also the Grand Prize winner at the 2nd Mstislav...
in Essen, Germany. In 1996 he attended a master class in Bern with Conradin Brotbek.
Subsequently he obtained concert and soloist diplomas at the High School of Music and Theater – Bern in the cello class of prof. Conradin Brotbek.
He participated in master classes given by cellists such as Arto Noras
Arto Noras
Arto Noras is a Finnish cellist who started his studies in Sibelius Academy at age of 8 years. His teacher was Yrjö Selin...
, Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen is a Canadian comedy writer. He was raised in Calgary, Alberta and has written for The Simpsons , The Wonder Years, The Ben Stiller Show, MADtv, Just Shoot Me!, Father of the Pride, and American Dad!...
, Martti Rousi
Martti Rousi
Martti Rousi , is a Finnish cellist.Martti Rousi started to play the cello at the age of 8 in Turku. His first teachers were Timo Hanhinen and Seppo Kimanen. He then studied at the Sibelius Academy with Arto Noras and received his diploma in 1983. In 1985-86, he studied with Janos Starker at...
and Young-Chang Cho
Young-Chang Cho
Young-Chang Cho is a Korean classical cellist teaching at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Germany's Ruhr Area.- Biography :Young-Chang Cho was born in Seoul in 1958. He started cello lessons at the age of eight...
.
In 1998, still a student, he began playing in the symphonic orchestra of Lausanne. Two months later he was nominated for a solo cello of the same orchestra. At the same time he met Pierre Amoyal, who invited him to become the solo cello of “Camerata de Lausanne”.
He has been a featured soloist at music festivals in France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Japan, etc.
Evtimov has performed as a soloist of many orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
The London Philharmonic Orchestra , based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom, and is based in the Royal Festival Hall. In addition, the LPO is the main resident orchestra of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera...
, the Bern, Graz, Sofia
Sofia Symphonic Orchestra
The Sofia Symphonic Orchestra is a one of the most illustrious symphonic orchestras in Europe. It was founded in 1928 under the supervision of Bulgarian musician Alexander Popov. He was the chief conductor of the orchestra until 1956...
and Lausanne
Lausanne
Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
Symphonic Orchestras and has given recitals in cities all around the world, including London, Tokyo, and Dublin, Ireland.
He had the great opportunity to take part in chamber formations with Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE , known to close friends as Slava, was a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor. He was married to the soprano Galina Vishnevskaya. He is widely considered to have been the greatest cellist of the second half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest of...
, Schlomo Mintz, Yuri Bashmet
Yuri Bashmet
Yuri Abramovich Bashmet is a Russian conductor and violist.Direct patrilineal descendant of Besht.-Biography:Yuri Bashmet was born on 24 January 1953 in Rostov-on-Don in the family of Abram Borisovich Bashmet and Maya Zinovyeva Bashmet . "Father's mother, Tsilya Efimovna, studied singing at the...
, Pierre Amoyal
Pierre Amoyal
Pierre Amoyal , is a French violinist. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, graduating at age 12 with a First Prize . He then won the Ginette Neveu Prize in 1963, and the Paganini Prize in 1964. At age 17, he traveled to Los Angeles for five years of study with Jascha Heifetz, which...
, Jorg Demus
Jörg Demus
Jörg Demus is an Austrian pianist.At the age of six, Demus received his first piano lessons. Five years later, at the age of 11, he entered the Vienna Academy of Music, studying piano and conducting. He graduated in 1945, then 17 years old...
, etc. He recorded for ARD, ZDF, radio Espace 2 CH, radio ТSR – 1 CH, Radio Camerata – Tokio, National Radio of Bulgaria, Bulgarian and Argentinian television.
He was a principal cellist of Camerata de Lausanne under Pierre Amoyal
Pierre Amoyal
Pierre Amoyal , is a French violinist. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, graduating at age 12 with a First Prize . He then won the Ginette Neveu Prize in 1963, and the Paganini Prize in 1964. At age 17, he traveled to Los Angeles for five years of study with Jascha Heifetz, which...
for 7 years. From 1998 to 2008 he was a solo violoncello of Sinfonietta de Lausanne.
In 2008 he decided to return eventually in his Motherland. He left his post in Sinfonietta de Lausanne and undertook soloist activity in Bulgaria. In January 2009 he was invited to play at the opening of Chamber Music Festival Sofia, dedicated to the 130th anniversary since Sofia was 'crowned' as Bulgaria's capital. In January 2010 he was invited to play with Theodosiy Spassov at a concert dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Bulgarian National Radio. The occasion took place on the stage of the Bulgarian National Theatre "Ivan Vazov
Ivan Vazov
Ivan Minchov Vazov was a Bulgarian poet, novelist and playwright, often referred to as "the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature". He was born in Sopot, a town in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria ....
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As of 2009 he is a solo violoncello of the Simphonic Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio
Bulgarian National Radio
Bulgarian National Radio is Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization. It operates two national and seven regional channels, as well as an international service – Radio Bulgaria – which broadcasts in 11 languages.-National:...
.
External links
- Our cellist took over Skopie paper.standartnews.com
- Sofia Hosts Chamber Music Festival paper.standartnews.com]
- The love for the school gathered together musicians from three countries
- Vanessa Mae brakes the rule because of a Bulgarian
- www.sugnens.ch
- Photos from Camerata de Lausanne under Pierre Amoyal, Macao International Music Festival
- With Theodosiy Spassov
- A panoramic photo from a Recital in Sofia Art Gallery
- www.kultura.bg
- Konstantin Evtimov concert www.novamakedonija.com.mk
- www.schubertiade.ch
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- www.tanglewood-music.com