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ALBERT MARKOV
Concert Violinist,
Composer, Conductor
www.albertmarkov.com
Albert Markov immigrated to the United States from Russia in 1975 and
made his sensational debut with the Houston Symphony in May, 1976,
prompting a New York Times reviewer to write, "The audience roared approval,
coming to its feet for three standing ovations. Mr. Markov wowed them with
dazzling pyrotechnics." Throughout his life, Mr. Markov has performed around
the world as a violin virtuoso. As a composer, Mr. Markov has written
symphonies, concertos, suites, and rhapsodies. Albert Markov is the only
concert violinist of the 20th century who has created major compositions,
which are performed internationally and commercially recorded. Through his
teaching at Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Markov's students have become
prizewinners in International Competitions and members of leading orchestras.
Mr. Markov's Violin Technique and Little Violinist are world recognized violin methods.
A close friend, teacher, and mentor to Mr. Markov, Aram Khachaturian, once wrote,
"Albert Markov's activities have had many facets…in all spheres of actions,
he shows a remarkable talent. As a violinist, he is one of our best.
As a teacher, he has trained excellent violinists. As a composer, he is
remarkable in the originality of his compositions. In summary, Albert Markov is an outstanding musician."
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ALEXANDER MARKOV
Concert Violinist
www.alexandermarkov.com
Internationally celebrated violinist Alexander Markov has been
hailed as one of the most captivating musicians. Lord Yehudi Menuhin wrote,
"He is without doubt one of the most brilliant and musical of violinists…Alexander
Markov will certainly leave his mark on the music-lovers of the world and in the
annals of the violin virtuosi of our day." Alexander has established a reputation
second-to-none in the 19th-century virtuoso repertoire. Winner of the gold medal in
the Paganini International Violin Competition, Mr. Markov remains one of the very
few violinists who programs the entire set of Paganini's 24 Caprices in a single
recital. Alexander Markov was born in Moscow and studied violin with his father,
concert violinist Albert Markov. By the time he was eight years old, he was already
appearing as a soloist with orchestras and performing double concerts with his father.
At the age of fourteen, Alexander Markov received a rare personal invitation from
Jascha Heifetz to study with him. Awarded a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant
in 1987, Mr. Markov made his New York debut recital at Carnegie Hall. Alexander
Markov travels around the world to perform as a soloist on a regular basis and
continues to be thought of as one of the best violin virtuosos of our time.
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Krasi Ivanov
Violin, Viola
Krasi Ivanov won 1st Prize at National Violin Competition, Bulgaria 1990 and 2nd Prize
at 14 Violin Competition in "D. Chintulov" Music School, Bulgaria. She holds
Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees in violin performance and Music Education
from the Academy of Music and Dance Art, Bulgaria. In 2004 she graduate with
Master of Music in violin performance from Brooklyn College Conservatory of
Music in the violin class of Prof. Masao Kawasaki. Krasi has made broadcasts
for Bulgarian National Television and Radio, Voice of America, Radio Free
Europe/Radio Liberty, WNYE Radio, New York, and has also concertized in
Spain, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and the USA. She performed
intensively and recorded with Plovdiv State Philharmonic and Opera Theater,
Stara Zagora State Opera, AMDA Chamber Orchestra, Symphonyeta Chamber
Orchestra, and others. She performed with the Brooklyn College Orchestra,
Manhattan Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble du Monde, Bulgarian Piano
Quartet and Trio "BG". She was a violin instructor for young students at
Brooklyn College String Project and the Carroll School (P.S.58) String
Program. Mrs. Ivanov currently teaches violin and viola at her private studio in Brooklyn.
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Kalin Ivanov
Cello
www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com
Kalin Ivanov is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician,
and recording artist. The press called him: "recognized master of
the cello" (Music Life, Moscow). He performs with: "dramatic urgency
and expressive tone"(The Strad). Mr. Ivanov performed in Bulgaria,
Greece, Austria, Switzerland, France, England, Russia and the U.S. His
recordings include broadcasts for WNYC Radio, New York, Voice of America,
Voice of Russia, Radio Free Europe, WNYE Radio, New York, CUNY TV, WNYE TV,
New York, Eurocom TV, Bulgarian National Radio and TV. Mr. Ivanov previous
and future solo performances include appearances with: Plovdiv Philharmonic,
Moscow chamber orchestra - "Cantus Firmus", Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra,
Manhattan Virtuosi and Ensemble du Monde - Chamber Orchestras, and others.
He is also a founding member of The Forte String Quartet, Trio "BG," and
Bulgarian Piano Quartet. Currently he is teaching cello and chamber music
at Adelphi University, Long Island Conservatory, SUNY, Brooklyn College,
CUNY, and leading master classes in the US and Europe. Mr. Ivanov is a recipient
of the Chancellor's and Cultural Achievement Awards for teaching and performing.
He has recorded two CDs and MSR Classics will release his new CD album in the spring of 2006.
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GEORGIY GINOVKER
Cello
Georgiy Ginovker, born in St Petersburg, Russia, was principal cellist
of St Petersburg Philharmonic for many years. Winner of international competitions,
he completed graduate studies with Mstislav Rostropovich. Mr Ginovker had solo appearances
in Russia, Europe, Japan, and the USA. He was Professor of Cello/Chamber Music at St
Peterbsurg Conservatory. Since 1992, Mr Ginovker has lived in New York. He has
performed as principal cellist/soloist with orchestras at Carnegie, Alice Tully,
Avery Fisher and Merkin Concert Halls. Mr Ginovker teaches cello and chamber music.
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Tamara Poddubnaya
Piano
Widely regarded as Russia's foremost pianist, Tamara Poddubnaya
holds a PhD in Piano Performance from Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory,
St. Petersburg. Currently she is listed as a professor of North
Netherlands Conservatory in Groningen, the International "Peter the
Great Festival" in the Netherlands, and the International Summer Music
Academy, Kostomuksha, Karelia. She has adjudicated numerous competitions
and festivals and held master classes in many countries, such as Germany,
Holland, Italy, Israel, England, USA, Belgium, Russia, and Bulgaria.
She has given recitals in Georgia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Latvia, Germany,
Italy, Holland, USA, England, and Israel. Ms. Poddubnaya has received
numerous prizes for solo and chamber music performances and has appeared
in television and radio performances throughout Europe and the US.
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VIVIEN ZHANG
Piano
Vivien Zhang was born in Shanghai, China where she began her piano
studies at age three. Her United States studies began in 1993 and
after graduating from UT Austin she was accepted at Manhattan School
of Music (MSM) where she received her master's degree in collaborative
piano. Ms Zhang is currently a doctoral candidate at MSM studying with
Dr Heasock Rhee. She has collaborated with many renowned artists
including violinist Alexander Markov and cellist Marion Feldman.
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HRISTRO POPOV
Violin
Hristo Popov brings tremendous experience to the concert stage. Mr. Popov
made his orchestral debut at the age of nine. He has performed throughout the
United States, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy,
Switzerland, and Mexico as both recitalist and concerto soloist. He is a
founding member of Trio Casalmaggiore and has been playing with them since
1998. Dr. Popov is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition,
Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition; winner of the Grand
Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany, USA); first place winner
at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition. Mr. Popov
has appeared as guest artist in numerous festivals such as Park City International
Music Festival, Plovdiv Chamber Music Festival, and the Sofia Summer Chamber Music
Festival. He is Founder and Artistic Director of Summer Workshop for Strings. Mr.
Popov has performed in major Performing Arts Centers in the United States including
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Los Angeles, Severance Hall - Cleveland, John F.
Kennedy Center - Washington D.C and Casa Verdi Milan, Italy. Dr. Popov
performs over twenty violin concerti and he maintains a wide variety of recital
programs. Currently, he is on the faculty of Kent State University and Western Reserve Academy.
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