Viktor Tretiakov facts for kids
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Viktor Tretiakov is a famous Russian violin player and conductor. He was born on October 17, 1946. People sometimes spell his name as Victor, Tretyakov, or Tretjakov.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Viktor Tretiakov's father was a musician. He played in a military band in Krasnoyarsk, a city in Siberia. Viktor showed amazing musical talent from a young age. He started playing the violin when he was just seven years old.
In 1954, he moved to Moscow. There, he began his music studies at the junior part of the Moscow Conservatory Music College. In 1956, he joined the class of Yuri Yankelevich at the Moscow Central Music School. Later, he continued to study with Yankelevich at the Moscow Conservatory.
Winning the Tchaikovsky Competition
In 1966, when he was 19, Viktor Tretiakov won first prize. This was at the Third International Tchaikovsky Competition. This win was a huge step for his career. It led to many invitations for him to perform around the world.
Other famous artists like Sviatoslav Richter and David Oistrakh had already traveled outside the Soviet Union. This made it easier for Tretiakov to go on international concert tours.
Musical Style and Recognition
Tretiakov's playing style is unique. He has perfect technique and a deep understanding of music. He is known for his expressive musical phrasing. He often played big romantic violin concertos. These include works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky. He also enjoyed music by Sibelius, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich.
In 1987, he was named a People's Artist of the USSR. This is a very high honor for artists. He also received the "Triumph" award for his achievements in art and literature. He won the Shostakovich Prize and the Glinka State Prize of the RSFSR in 1981. In 2001, he received the Order of Service to the Fatherland from President Vladimir Putin.
Performing Around the World
Since winning the Tchaikovsky Competition, Viktor Tretiakov has played with many of the world's top orchestras. These include the Berlin, Vienna, and London Philharmonic Orchestras. He has also performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra.
He has worked with many famous conductors. Some of them are Rostropovich, Temirkanov, Gergiev, and Maazel. Viktor Tretiakov plays a special violin made in 1772 by Nicolo Gagliano.
Sharing His Knowledge: Teaching and Judging
For many years, Viktor Tretiakov has taught at the Moscow State Conservatory. In 1996, he also started teaching in Cologne, Germany.
From 1986 to 1994, he was the head of the jury for the International Tchaikovsky Competition. He has also been a judge for many other music competitions. These include competitions in Brussels, Hanover, and Helsinki. Some of his notable students include Roman Kim and Ilya Kaler.
Playing Chamber Music
Viktor Tretiakov also enjoys playing chamber music. This is music played by a small group of musicians. He has performed with other great artists like Mstislav Rostropovich and Svyatoslav Richter.
He is part of a piano quartet. This group includes Vassily Lobanov, Yuri Bashmet, and Natalia Gutman. They perform regularly in cities like Moscow, Berlin, Paris, and Athens.
