Mark Prihodko is Belarusian-American cellist, producer and entrepreneur. He made his debut at the age of 9 at the Musica Mundi festival in Belgium and Chat el Ro concert series in France."About the Artist", Mark Prihodko's official website A graduate of the Pre-Conservatory program of Shattuck-Saint Mary's School, he has received Kovner Fellowship to pursuit Bachelor of Music degree at the Juilliard School."Kovner Fellowship Program", Juilliard School
Mark Prihodko is performing as soloist and chamber musician on many stages around the world. As a lecturer, he has given master classes at the ESMUC (Catalonia College of Music) of Barcelona Conservatory,Lluis Trullen, "Suggeridora estrena de 'Sonata Cerdanyenca' de Marc Migó" (in Catalan), Revista Musical Catalana; July 2, 2019 Bilkent University (Ankara),"During a 3-Day Residency, TACL Engages With Bilkent's Musical Community", Bilkent News; December 10, 2019 Manhattan School of Music (New York) and University of Minnesota (Minneapolis).
Early life Born in a family of a cellist father and a pianist mother, Mark was studying under the leadership of a Belarusian pedagogue Vladimir Perlin from the age of 5 and became a performing artist since the age of 8. 9 year old Mark debuted at the Musica Mundi festival in Belgium and Chat el Ro concert series in France, followed by engagements with orchestras around the world:
Before becoming a part of the Kovner Fellowship at the Juilliard School at 2016, he makes the United States his home at the age of 14."Mark Prihodko", Anselmo Academy
Education and degrees According to Prihodko's official website, his educational career is: 2006–2012: Republican Music College; Minsk, Belarus. Associate degree of Cello and Piano Performance."Юбилейный вечер: заслуженный артист Республики Беларусь, профессор Владимир Павлович Перлин" ("Anniversary evening: Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus, Professor Vladimir Pavlovich Perlin" in Russian), Belarusian State Philharmonic Professor — Vladimir Perlin. 2012–2016: School of Music at University of Minnesota; Shattuck St.Mary's school; MN, USA. Pre-Conservatory program diploma."Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artist: Mark Prihodko", YourClassical Radio; 2016"Youth Competition Winners to Perform with Minnesota Sinfonia", PR.com via The Free Library; October 19, 2013 Professor — Tanya Remenikova. 2016–2020: The Juilliard School; NY, USA. Bachelor of Music. Professor — . 2020–2022: University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar; Weimar, Germany. Master of Performing Arts. Professor — .
Performance and programing La Crosse Symphony Orchestra conductor Alexander Platt praised а 17 year old Prihodko."LSO concert has international flair", Lacrosse Tribune; February 5, 2015: "...a true Russian powerhouse. [...] If you didn't know his age you'd swear he was a grad student. The grand, Slavonic gestures of Dvorak's cello concerto will be perfect for this already totally-assured performer." Pioneer Press (Minnesota State capital newspaper) reporter positively noted his performance. Mark's interdisciplinary approach to arts in general has led him to learn and inspire his music interpretations from pianists, violinists, dancers, and actors. Prihodko's specialty of late Romantic and contemporary repertoire went beyond standard classical programing by choosing alternative venues and media of presentation, as well as commissioning new works."Cellist Mark Prihodko - Music Missionary Amidst the Void", Get Classical; April 17, 2020
Notable projects Veritá Baroque Ensemble (ongoing) Established during the COVID-19 pandemic by Russian-German flutist Taya König-Tarasevich and Italian cellist Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi, this ensemble specializes in performing Baroque music on period instruments. Under Mark's leadership this ensemble released their debut album "The German Album".Veritá Baroque Ensemble Official website One of the notable performances produced by Prihodko for Verità Baroque Ensemble is the world premier of Marc Migó's Concerto Grosso "The Seance" at the Institut de France in Paris during the European-American Music Alliance Institute in July 2023."EAMA Concerts July 2023", European American Musical Alliance "The Immersive Project" is a part of this ensemble that aims to present baroque music in the XXI century context by installing 360-degree domes showcasing surrounding audio-visual performances recorded in 6 German castles.
Noack Concert Series (ongoing) This concept, where Prihodko is an art-director, unifies visual, music and culinary arts in a joint experience for the audience in Berlin."Konzerte – Noack" (in German) Established in 2020 and situated at the Bildgiesserei und Werkstattgalerie Hermann Noack, this series has presented ensembles from Germany, Ukraine, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Columbia, and the United States, making 5 to 8 concerts a year with a three-course dinner each.
Transmutations: Between Fragility and Permanence (2023) An exhibition of Lera Auerbach's full collection of Bronzes and Rooforisms curated by Prihodko was premiered at Amare Den Haag on September 16, 2023."Sculpturen van Lera Auerbach. Transmutations: Between Fragility and Permanence", Amare public space; 2023
Turkish-American Cultural Laboratory (2019–2020) This intercultural platform was co-founded by Mark Prihodko and Turkish-American violinist and educator Zeynep Alpan in 2019 to promote collaboration, creativity, and leadership among the artists of Turkey and the U.S."Akciğer Kanseri Farkındalık Konseri Gerçekleştirildi" (in Turkish), Ankara Bilkent city hospital; May 31, 2021 At the Bilkent University in Ankara young artists from the U.S. have launched classes on self-management and entrepreneurship in the arts (led by Prihodko) and community engagement in the arts (led by Alpan). By partnering with American Turkish Society and Turkish House the two artists raised the awareness for the fine arts in two countries, and introduced the subject of community engagement through the arts via performances in Ankara and Istanbul."Türk-Amerikan Kültür Laboratuvarı kurucusu iki sanatçıdan konser" ("Concert from two artists-founders of the Turkish-American Culture Laboratory" in Turkish), Konhaber; November 29, 2019
Artemp Festival and Academy (2018–2019) In 2017, together with Darya Moroz (artistic director) and Maria Kalesnikava (creative director) Prihodko founded the international Artemp Festival and Academy in Minsk, Belarus."'Шуберт – это попса 19-го века'. Кто и как поднимает классическую музыку в Беларуси с колен" ("'Schubert is a pop-star of the 19th century'. Who and how is raising the classical music from its knees in Belarus" in Russian), KYKY; August 3, 2017 The festival presented cross-disciplinary performances of local and international artists year-round; while the academy offered free courses for young composers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine under the leadership of professors and Sergey Nevskiy."Гомельский дворцово-парковый ансамбль > Концерты > Концерт виолончельной музыки" ("Cello music concert" in Russian), Gomel city palace-park ensemble website; June 6, 2018"Artemp Academy предлагает молодым композиторам пройти бесплатное обучение" ("Artemp Academy offers young composers a free course" in Russian), 34mag; February 2, 2018
Commissions and premieres Rolf Wallin: Sway (2010) — western hemisphere premiere; Marc Migo — Sonata Cerdanyenca (composed in 2017):Ilona Oltuski, "Cerdanyenca", NativeDSD Music "Dedicated to Mark Prihodko, my great friend" — world premiere.
Awards and recognition Honorary board member of Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts Special Award from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye, 2021 Young People Symphony Concert Association's (YPSCA) School Music competition — 2nd place and Claire Givens Prize, 2016"YPSCA competition 2016", Claire Givens Violins MPR Competition — Public Choice Award, 2016"Minnesota Varsity: Showcase Concert", YourClassical Radio; May 3, 2016 Schubert Club Competition — First Place (for Sr High Strings), 2015"2015 Schubert Club Competition Finals Info & Results", Schubert Club; March 20, 2015 "Музыка Надежды" ("Music of hope" in Russian) International Competition (Gomel, Belarus) — First Prize, 2011 8th International Russian Rotary Children Music Competition (Moscow) — First Place (for cello), 2010
Discography Cerdanyenca album was released December 1, 2023 by IBS Classics label for worldwide distribution via Naxos Records. This hour-long work is a collaboration of Mark Prihodko and pianist Viktoria Korolionok. It has a romantic repertoire of four composers: Ysaye, Gershwin, Rachmaninov, and Marc Migó (modern Catalan composer). The album takes its title from the eponymous sonata, written by Migó, who dedicated this work to his friend Prihodko.
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External links Mark Prihodko's official website