Razvan Stoica

Artistic biography“ Discerning charm and ravishing timbre, breathtaking technical bravura, sparkling intonation…”…he will become one of the greatest violinists of his generation." Meunsteriche Zeitung

Known for his virtuosity, passion and superb interpretation, violinist Razvan Friedmann Stoica has laid he basis for an impressive career.His charismatic performances have drawn the attention of both press and public. Having mastered his instrument at a young ageRazvan was admitted to the Enesco Conservatory in Bucharest.After graduating Razvan continued his studies at the Royal Conservatory in Amsterdam studying under Ilya Grubert

Razvan has received more than 24 national and international awards at prestigious competitions including among others the Perosi Competition (Tortona),Olympic violin competition (Romania) and Bolzano Duo Competition (Italy). In 2009 Razvan was awarded first place at the "Strad prize” in Salzburg.As winner of this prestigious competition Razvan has been provided with a 1729 Antonius Stradivarius violin.

Razvan has performed both as guest soloist and in recital in Amsterdam "Royal Concertgebouw", Paris "Théâtre des Champs Élysées",Brescia Teatro San Barnaba, Genova Teatro Carlo Felice , Palacio de Festivales, Santander. Chamber Music is an integral part of Razvan's life.In 1996 he joined his sister pianist Andreea Stoica forming a successful "Duo Stoica"

As a recording artist Razvan is continuing to build a distinguished catalogue of recordings Including : his critically acclaimed recording of the 24 Caprices By Niccolo Paganiniand the “Symphonie espagnole for violin and orchestra Op21” from Edouard Lalo with the Beethoven Academy Orchestra Krakow.In 2012 Razvan signed with the Dutch based record label Aliud records,The first release under this new contract “Capriccioso” will be released in September 2012

Razvan Plays on an Antonius Stradivarius 1729 violin loaned to him by an anonym donor from Salzburg and a violin bow Max Moller Amsterdam courtesy of Montferland Cultuur Fonds.

Razvan Stoica is represented by Janssen Management , office@janssenmanagement.com 2012-13 Season . Not to be altered without permission. Please destroy all previous biographical materials

Curriculum Vitae

Razvan Stoica

Born : 08. 06.1986 in Bucharest Romania

Citizenship : Romanian

Residence : Amsterdam The Netherlands

Present position•Permanent concert solo violinist at dutch “Het Kamerata Stradivarius Orkest”

•Guest soloist of the Beethoven Orchestra Krakow

Studies•200 8 - École Supérieure de Musique, Switzerland - Professor Shlomo Mintz

•2 005 – Royal Conservatory of Amsterdam | The Netherlands | Professor - Ilya Grubert

•1993 – 2004 – George Enescu - Music Conservatory | Bucharest | – Professor Modest Iftinchi & Stefan Gheorghiu

International contests•2008 & 2013 International “Strad Music Prize” in Salzburg - 1st Prize : Stradivarius violin 1729 on loan •2006 - International Bolzano Chamber festival - 1st Prize•2005 – Lorenzo Perosi international Competition Italy - 1st Prize•2005 - Prize - Brasov, Romania - 1st Prize•2005 -"Rudolf Neudörfer" - Berlin, Germany - 1st Prize•2005 - Medal UNICEF - Milano - Italy •2004 –“Paganini award” Germany 2004 - 1st Prize

Concerts and recitals

Albania, England, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, North Korea, South Korea, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Philippines, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Moldova, Poland, Romania Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, USA

Concerts with renowned conductors•Alexander Geluk, •Vladimir Spivakov•Garry Bertini•Philippe Entremont•Christoph Eschenbach , •Kurt Masur•Jin Wang

•Alexander Vakoulsky•Michał Dworzynski•Sir Colin Davis•David Collins

•Famous Concerts Halls

•Sejong Theatre, Seoul, South Korea•Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Netherlands•Théâtre des Champs Élysées, Paris, France•Théâtre Châtelet, Paris, France•Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin, Germany•Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Russia•Metropolitan Art Center, Tokyo, Japan•Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines•Cerritos Arts Center, Los Angeles, US•Gewandhaus Leipzig , Germany•MuziekGebouw – Amsterdam N.L•Teatro Carlo Felice – Genova - Italy

Records Radio and TV

England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, USA.

Discography

2013 – Capriccioso – Razvan Stoica violin |Andreea Stoica piano | under Aliud records Label

2012 – “a Stradivarius with Passion...” Razvan Stoica violin | Beethoven Academy Orchestra Krakow|

Lalo -Symphonie Espagnole, Saint-Saens Introduction and rondo Capriccioso, under Le Foxx NL. Label

2011 – Niccolo Paganini – 24 Caprices Op.1 for solo violin – Live recording./under Brilliant Class label

2010 – Il violino virtuoso - pieces from Sarasate, Wieniawsky , Paganini | Duo Stoica./under Kolibry records

2009 – Violin Sonatas – Brahms, Beethoven & Schubert – Duo Stoica/under Azero Production N.L

2008 – Duo Stoica in “Het Concertgebouw” Amsterdam – live recording with Mozart violin sonatas

2007 – Bach solo violin Sonatas/Partitas /Unicef

2006 – Duo Stoica playing George Enescu/under Kolibry

2005 – Niccolo Paganini violin concerto No.1 – Alexander Vackoulsky/Het Orkest van Amsterdam/under Label classics

2004 – Debut recording with Razvan Stoica violin & Andreea Stoica piano

Critical Acclaim "On the way to reach the world violinist elite ” -Il Corriere Mercantile, Genova "Frenetic applause confirms the young violinist’s great talent” -Romania Libera, Bucharest

"His sound reminds of the great Oistrakh legend of violin” -The Telegraaf

“I have nothing but applause for this extraordinary duo” -Osnabrücker Zeitung

"The extraordinary recital of this young violinist masterfully playing Bach, Paganini, Wieniawsky and Beethoven received frenetic applause” -Tubantia, Enschede

“is a great artist, a delight of profound thought, fantasy and poetry in his performance” - Het Parool

“Amazing techniq, powerful resonances , versatile and mature interpretation, seems the complete artist, able to rival well-established players... Nachrichten Osnabruck

Concertgebouw recital 2012 November – Review Classical music Journal

I've received an invitation from the Classical Music Journal to attend the concert of violin virtosso Razvan Stoica and concert pianist Andreea Stoica in Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam on the 16th November 2012.Both musicians give of their utmost and, when the musicians in question are Razvan and Andreea, that makes for something exceptional.The concert started with a passionate rendition of Schubert monumental “Grand Duo” Sonata. They are both well matched as chamber musicians, and both performed with fiery commitment and technical aplomb in this sonata. It was a warmer rendition of this sonata then Janine Jansen and Itamar Golan and more virtuoso then Repin and Lugansky. Duo Stoica knows how to build up suspans and when to let the music flow.Next number of the concert was the Infernal "Carmen" concert fantasy by Waxman/Bizet. The piece was originally written for Jascha Heifetz. Razvan got his virtuosity at its highest.

When I would say that Carmen Fantasy have more warmth and passion then in Heifetz recording , then

all the people would say that i am subjective. I might be , but please when you have the opportunity to hear this amazing violinist play you would go and you will understand what I meant. The second part I had the chance to hear one of the best interpretation of Fratres by Arvo Part as well as an amazing Meditation from suvenir de un lieu cher by Tchaykovsky. Changes of colors and dialog with the piano which became the perfect partner for Razvan. I understand now why they play together. They are the ideal duo: Andreea's virtuosity response perfect to the brilliance of Razvan and vice-versa.They finished the concert in the style of the great artist's of the 20th Century like Kogan, Ferras and Heifetz , the Concert piece "Tzigane " by Maurice Ravel.I attend very often the Concertgebouw concert but this one with Duo Stoica really impressed me...

Marianne van der Steem - Amsterdam classical music journal

Latest cd review

Capriccioso / Aliud records : "With an unprecedented beautiful way of striking and in perfect harmony in the interplay with his sister, this CD is essential for every violin lover!" Mania Klassiek - December 2012

External links

Official website of Violinist Razvan Stoica : www.razvanstoica.com

Official Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Razvan-Stoica-Official

Representation in Europe : www.janssenmanagement.com

P.R. Equerries : Personal manager : Laura Hendrick

Contact Razvan Stoica : info@razvanstoica.com

Press person : Lorenzo Martini office@janssenmanagement.com

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