Baruch Berliner. "Jacob's Dream". Grigory Sedukh - violin-piccolo. Alexander Sladkovsky - conductor.
Baruch Berliner."Jacob's Dream" Grigory Sedukh-violin-piccolo. Grigory Sedukh studied violin at the Kharkov Conservatory with professor Adolf Leschinsky, who had been a pupil of outstanding European violinist and teacher Carl Flesch. Postgraduate level at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory “Rimsky-Korsakov” with professor Mikhail Belyakov who was pupil of professor Ilya Zelikhman who finished St. Petersburg Conservatory with World famous professor Leopold Auer. Since 1994 till 1999 Grigory Sedukh was the soloist (violin-piccolo) of the St.Petersburg Hutchins Violin Octet. With this unique ensemble he recorded Vivaldi’s “The Little Goldfinch” Concerto, and this recording reached the semifinals of Grammy Awards-1998. He makes a lot of concerts with St. Petersburg orchestras as well as many recitals. Grigory Sedukh successfully toured in USA in 1998, where he made a CD recording. Grigory Sedukh is the author of many transcriptions for violin-piccolo of world classical pieces, including a fundamental work – transcription of the Six Cello Suites by J.S.Bach. December 24th 2023, Grigory Sedukh was awarded the medal of the Order "Virtuoso Star". It is an international award established by the international art competition “Art Excellence Awards“, the Professional Union of Artists of Russia (PSHR), the Russian Academy of Art Criticism and the international award in the field of architecture and construction “Elitar”. It is the highest form of public recognition of merits related to the development of culture and art, strengthening of Russian statehood, patronage of the arts, socio-economic development of the country, research activities, outstanding achievements in the professional field, strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation between peoples. February 11th 2022 Grigory Sedukh was elected as a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts (IACA) Yanuary 2024 assigned Grigory Sedukh by the title "Associate professor" at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Since 1997 Grigory Sedukh has been teaching the violin-piccolo at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Сonductor Alexander Sladkovsky is Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra People’s Artist of Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan, winner of the III International Prokofiev Competition (1999), professor. Since 2010 Alexander Sladkovsky is Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra in the city of Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia). The orchestra entered a new phase when Maestro Sladkovsky came. Currently the Orchestra from Tatarstan is considered one of the best symphony orchestras in Russia. The Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexander Sladkovsky is currently the first and only regional orchestra that has been honored to have its own annual subscription in the Moscow State Philharmonic Society. Violin-Piccolo (The Treble Violin), tuned G-D-A-E, an octave above the violin, is the smallest and highest member of the Octet. In England it is called the Sopranino following the nomen datum of the recorder family. Its dimensions are approximately those of a quarter-size violin, but in construction it is quite different. In order to achieve the transposed violin sound, the Treble not only has extremely thick top and back plates, but extra large f-holes and strategically placed small holes in the shallow ribs so that its main resonances occur at the desired frequencies. Since the string length must be at least long enough for a player to finger consecutive semitones securely, the E string (tuned to 1320 Hz) must be extremely strong and thin. A space-age material known as carbon rocket wire, with a tensile strength nearly twice that of the normal violin E string wire, is used for this purpose. Even so, this wire is close to the breaking point. The tone quality of the Treble violin provides an effortless brilliance on its two upper strings which can soar above the string choir, much like the piccolo cutting through the sound of a fully symphony orchestra. The two lower strings have a mature sound that can be exploited in combination with other instruments of the Octet. Owing to its small size, it can be played equally well under the chin or rebec style, on the arm; giant leaps are possible with a little practice, accomplished through a small movement of the wrist. Many pieces from the conventional violin literature can be played with considerable facility on the Treble, sounding an octave higher. The Treble Violin is included in many of the compositions written specifically for the Octet; one use is to add clarity and brilliance to the ensemble, especially playing on its upper strings in combination with the Soprano Violin. Several solo pieces have also been composed for the Treble.
Baruch Berliner."Jacob's Dream" Grigory Sedukh-violin-piccolo. Grigory Sedukh studied violin at the Kharkov Conservatory with professor Adolf Leschinsky, who had been a pupil of outstanding European violinist and teacher Carl Flesch. Postgraduate level at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory “Rimsky-Korsakov” with professor Mikhail Belyakov who was pupil of professor Ilya Zelikhman who finished St. Petersburg Conservatory with World famous professor Leopold Auer. Since 1994 till 1999 Grigory Sedukh was the soloist (violin-piccolo) of the St.Petersburg Hutchins Violin Octet. With this unique ensemble he recorded Vivaldi’s “The Little Goldfinch” Concerto, and this recording reached the semifinals of Grammy Awards-1998. He makes a lot of concerts with St. Petersburg orchestras as well as many recitals. Grigory Sedukh successfully toured in USA in 1998, where he made a CD recording. Grigory Sedukh is the author of many transcriptions for violin-piccolo of world classical pieces, including a fundamental work – transcription of the Six Cello Suites by J.S.Bach. December 24th 2023, Grigory Sedukh was awarded the medal of the Order "Virtuoso Star". It is an international award established by the international art competition “Art Excellence Awards“, the Professional Union of Artists of Russia (PSHR), the Russian Academy of Art Criticism and the international award in the field of architecture and construction “Elitar”. It is the highest form of public recognition of merits related to the development of culture and art, strengthening of Russian statehood, patronage of the arts, socio-economic development of the country, research activities, outstanding achievements in the professional field, strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation between peoples. February 11th 2022 Grigory Sedukh was elected as a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts (IACA) Yanuary 2024 assigned Grigory Sedukh by the title "Associate professor" at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Since 1997 Grigory Sedukh has been teaching the violin-piccolo at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Сonductor Alexander Sladkovsky is Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra People’s Artist of Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan, winner of the III International Prokofiev Competition (1999), professor. Since 2010 Alexander Sladkovsky is Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra in the city of Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia). The orchestra entered a new phase when Maestro Sladkovsky came. Currently the Orchestra from Tatarstan is considered one of the best symphony orchestras in Russia. The Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexander Sladkovsky is currently the first and only regional orchestra that has been honored to have its own annual subscription in the Moscow State Philharmonic Society. Violin-Piccolo (The Treble Violin), tuned G-D-A-E, an octave above the violin, is the smallest and highest member of the Octet. In England it is called the Sopranino following the nomen datum of the recorder family. Its dimensions are approximately those of a quarter-size violin, but in construction it is quite different. In order to achieve the transposed violin sound, the Treble not only has extremely thick top and back plates, but extra large f-holes and strategically placed small holes in the shallow ribs so that its main resonances occur at the desired frequencies. Since the string length must be at least long enough for a player to finger consecutive semitones securely, the E string (tuned to 1320 Hz) must be extremely strong and thin. A space-age material known as carbon rocket wire, with a tensile strength nearly twice that of the normal violin E string wire, is used for this purpose. Even so, this wire is close to the breaking point. The tone quality of the Treble violin provides an effortless brilliance on its two upper strings which can soar above the string choir, much like the piccolo cutting through the sound of a fully symphony orchestra. The two lower strings have a mature sound that can be exploited in combination with other instruments of the Octet. Owing to its small size, it can be played equally well under the chin or rebec style, on the arm; giant leaps are possible with a little practice, accomplished through a small movement of the wrist. Many pieces from the conventional violin literature can be played with considerable facility on the Treble, sounding an octave higher. The Treble Violin is included in many of the compositions written specifically for the Octet; one use is to add clarity and brilliance to the ensemble, especially playing on its upper strings in combination with the Soprano Violin. Several solo pieces have also been composed for the Treble.