Claudio Bohorquez, cello Claudio is regarded by conductors, fellow musicians, audiences, concert presenters and critics alike, as one of the most exciting and fascinating young artists of his generation. He divides his attention between concerto appearances with an impressive array of international orchestras and conductors, solo recitals, chamber music projects and festivals, and collaborating with a wide spectrum of visual and performing artists in special projects. Claudio was a pupil of Boris Pergamenshikow. While winning a number of international competitions at an early age, he was further brought to the music world’s attention by winning the top prize in the first International Casals Competition in Germany in 2000. He also received a special award for chamber music in this competition and, as part of the award, was allowed to perform on Maestro Casals famed Gofriller cello for several years. His previous competitions include a.o. the Youth Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, the International Rostropovich Competition in Paris, and the Geneva International Music Competition. Claudio has been collaborating with Hayden Chisholm since their studies in Cologne in 1995. In 2007 a solo CD was released by Aulos featuring works by Chisholm and together, they performed the debut „DOHA“ Cd in 2004 for the benefit of the Shambhala Mountain Center. They both share a passion for expanding the boundaries of improvisation and transcending stylistic boundaries. |
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