Boris Pergamenchchikov
Russian cellist, composer, and university teacher
About Boris Pergamenchchikov
Lived 1948 – 2004 (aged 55). Boris Pergamenchchikov was a Russian cellist, university teacher and composer.
Boris Mironowitsch Pergamenschikow, , (29 August 1948 in Leningrad – 30 April 2004 in Berlin ), was a Russian-born cellist.
His father was also a cellist, and gave his son his first lessons.
In 1974, Boris Pergamenschikow won a gold medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. In 1977, he emigrated from the USSR to the West, which enabled him to start an international career. In 1984, his debut in New York was enthusiastically reviewed. Over the following years he performed as a soloist with leading orchestras and acclaimed as a chamber musician.
He moved to Germany, where he taught at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne (1977–1992) and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin.
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Who was Boris Pergamenchchikov?
Russian cellist, composer, and university teacher (1948–2004)
When was Boris Pergamenchchikov born?
Boris Pergamenchchikov was born on 14 August 1948 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Boris Pergamenchchikov die?
Boris Pergamenchchikov died on 30 April 2004 in Berlin.
What was Boris Pergamenchchikov's occupation?
Boris Pergamenchchikov was a cellist, university teacher and composer.
What nationality was Boris Pergamenchchikov?
Boris Pergamenchchikov was Russian.
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