Andrei Korsakov

Andrei Korsakov was a Russian violin virtuoso and conductor, born on May 7, 1946. He was a distant relative of the renowned Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Korsakov began his violin studies at age seven under his father, Boris Korsakov, at the Central School in Moscow. He later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with illustrious instructors Boris Belenky and Leonid Kogan. Korsakov's career was marked by numerous international performances and prestigious awards, including prizes at the Paganini, Jacques Thibaud, and Montreal competitions, as well as the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 1971. He founded the Russian Ensemble Concertino in 1980 and served as its conductor for eleven years. Korsakov also became the chief conductor and artistic director of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra before his untimely death in 1991 at the age of 44.

Korsakov was recognized as the People's Artist by the Soviet government and was known for his brilliant technique and expressive performances. His daughter, Natasha Korsakova, is also a gifted concert violinist. Throughout his career, Korsakov performed with major orchestras and worked alongside prominent conductors, leaving behind a legacy of captivating recordings that still delight audiences today. His repertoire spanned a wide range of classical pieces, often characterized by their technical skill and emotional depth. Despite his early passing, Andrei Korsakov remains remembered for his extraordinary talent and contributions to the world of classical music.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Violin

Latest Release

Saint-Saëns: Havanaise for Violin and Orchestra in E Major, Op. 83 (Digitally Remastered)

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Moscow RTV Symphony Orchestra•

Vladimir Fedoseyev•

Andrei Korsakov

Single - Released December 9, 2014