Sergei Nakariakov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sergei Nakariakov
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Nakariakov in 2019
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| Birth name | Sergei Nakariakov |
| Born | May 10, 1977 Gorky, Russia |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instruments | trumpet, flugelhorn |
Sergei Mikhailovich Nakariakov (Russian: Серге́й Михайлович Накаряков) is a super talented trumpet player from Russia and Israel. He was born on May 10, 1977, in a city called Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod). Sergei became very famous in the late 1990s for his amazing skills.
He started playing the trumpet at a very young age. When he was just 15 years old, in 1992, he released his first music album. This album featured famous classical pieces, including a fun one called The Carnival of Venice.
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Discovering Sergei Nakariakov's Music
Sergei Nakariakov has recorded many classical music pieces. He has played music by famous composers like Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Working with Great Orchestras
He has performed with many top orchestras around the world. These include The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra. He has worked with famous conductors like Hugh Wolff and Vladimir Ashkenazy.
In 2004, a film was made about him called No More Wunderkind. This film showed his journey as a musician.
What is a Flugelhorn?
Besides the trumpet, Sergei Nakariakov also plays another instrument called the flugelhorn. It looks a bit like a trumpet but has a wider, more mellow sound.
Sergei's Special Flugelhorn
Sergei has even recorded albums where he plays the flugelhorn. For example, on his album Concertos for Trumpet (1999), he played music originally written for other instruments like the cello, but on his flugelhorn.
He uses a special flugelhorn made by Antoine Courtois. This instrument has four valves, which lets him play even lower notes than a regular flugelhorn. On his album No Limit (2000), he played Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme using this unique flugelhorn.
Sergei's Musical Instruments
Sergei Nakariakov uses specific instruments and mouthpieces to create his incredible music.
His Trumpet and Cornet
He plays an AR Resonance Nakariakov model B♭ trumpet. He also uses an AR Resonance cornet and special mouthpieces designed for him.
His Flugelhorn
For his flugelhorn performances, he uses a Courtois 156R "Nakariakov" flugelhorn. These instruments help him achieve his unique and beautiful sound.
