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 is a famous Russian-Israeli trumpet player. He was born on May 10, 1977, in a city called Gorky, which is now known as Nizhny Novgorod. Sergei is known as a "virtuoso," which means he is incredibly skilled at playing his instrument.
He became very well-known in the late 1990s. Sergei released his very first CD when he was only 15 years old, back in 1992. This first recording featured music by composers like Ravel and Gershwin. It also included a famous piece called The Carnival of Venice. Today, Sergei lives in Paris, France.
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Amazing Music: Sergei's Recordings
Sergei Nakariakov has recorded many wonderful pieces of music. He has played works by famous composers such as Joseph Haydn, Johann Nepommel Hummel, and Mozart. He has also recorded music by Telemann, Felix Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky.
Sergei has worked with many great orchestras and conductors. He recorded with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Hugh Wolff. He also played with the Philharmonia, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy. In 2004, a film about him was made by Jan Schmidt-Garre. It was called No More Wunderkind.
What Music Has Sergei Recorded?
Here are some of the pieces Sergei Nakariakov has recorded:
- A. Arutunian: Trumpet Concerto
- G. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
- P. Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme
- J. Haydn: Concerto in C major (originally for cello)
- W. A. Mozart: Concerto in B flat major (originally for bassoon)
- J. Haydn: Trumpet concerto in E flat major
- F. A. Hoffmeister: Concerto in D major (originally for viola)
- J. N. Hummel: Trumpet concerto in E flat major
- J. B. Neruda: Concerto in E flat major
- C. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
- N. Paganini: Moto Perpetuo
- J. Widmann: ad absurdum
Playing the Flugelhorn
Besides the trumpet, Sergei Nakariakov also plays the flugelhorn. This instrument looks a bit like a trumpet but has a mellower, softer sound. He has made several recordings where he plays the flugelhorn.
In his 1999 album, Concertos for Trumpet, Sergei played music that was originally written for other instruments. He adapted violin, viola, and cello concertos for the trumpet. For example, he played the famous Cello Concerto No. 1 by Haydn on the flugelhorn.
In his 2000 album, No Limit, Sergei played Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. This piece was originally for cello and orchestra. Sergei played it on the flugelhorn. He uses a special flugelhorn made by Antoine Courtois. It has four valves, which lets him play even lower notes than a normal flugelhorn.
Sergei's Musical Instruments
Sergei Nakariakov uses specific instruments and mouthpieces for his performances. These are designed to help him create his unique sound.
- AR Resonance Nakariakov model B♭ trumpet, cornet and mouthpieces
- Courtois 156R "Nakariakov" flugelhorn
