The sudden death of Dmitry Kogan. In memory of the magnificent violinist, successor of the musical dynasty

The performance of Kogan and the chamber orchestra "Moscow Camerata" passed in one breath. In anticipation of the performance of the next work, the hall froze - neither the creak of the chairs, nor the breath of the audience. And after a virtuoso performance - a flurry of applause.

In the concert program, the musician played unique violins by Nicolo Amati (the oldest violin, 1665), Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu, Giovanni Battista Guadagnini and Jean Baptiste Vuillaume.

Before the speech, Dmitry Kogan talked to reporters and first of all apologized for his delay:

Your city is developing, and this is reflected in the number of cars in it. I don't remember there being so many traffic jams here before. This tour around the world was conceived four years ago, each time it includes new instruments with which we tour different cities. And I am very glad that Tula is included in it: I have been performing in your city since childhood, and I have the best impression of it. And to play for Tula is a great joy and a great honor for me. Tools can be accumulated from the collections where they are stored for only one and a half months a year.

The Five Great Violins project began on March 30 in London and ends today in your city. Then they will go to their owners.

— With what feeling do you pick up these violins and which one do you like the most?

I have only one comparison here: it's like talking to five amazing girls. And if one is praised, then the other four will definitely take revenge: these are not just musical instruments, but living beings - each with its own character, with its own “biography”. No wonder the shape of the violin resembles a female figure. And when they ask me which one I prefer, I answer: “That's it!” Each has its own sound. For example, the great Stradivarius, as he signed in Latin, in his instruments came closest to the timbre of the human voice, for which he was awarded fame that neither his predecessors nor his followers knew. Amati's works are small, with a gentle, ringing and surprisingly melodious silvery sound.

- How much time was devoted to getting to know your "girls"?

When the violins arrived, I only had three days to get used to the instruments, which was difficult. But such tests in the life of a musician happen often, and there was no way out. Well, after the first concert it became easier ...

The violins are of great value. How are they transported from city to city?

All security measures are observed, in accordance with the contract, although in some cities the precaution is even unnecessary. For example, a couple of years ago in one city, the local minister of internal affairs assigned us with violins a whole bus of riot police with machine guns, in camouflage uniforms. Moreover, the guys not only accompanied me to the rehearsal and to the concert during the day, but also stood on patrol at the door of the hotel room at night. I confess that I felt uncomfortable at the same time: like a prisoner. But I had to put up with it ... And once at the customs in Germany, the servant of the law showed vigilance.

I flew to the concert and took three violins with me. The customs officer became interested: why do I need so much, am I a smuggler?

And he demanded to prove that I was a violinist. I was forced to get a violin and play at the airport. Then my controller suddenly left somewhere, I was puzzled, and returned with a crowd of colleagues and asked to play more. It would be rude to refuse...

How popular is classical music in your opinion today?

I never felt its lack of demand, it is simply necessary for people, and it will always be so. Of course, a violinist or pianist will never be as popular as a crooner or rapper, but performers in another genre can come and go, and classics are eternal. By the way, this is the only type of musical art that cures diseases. I recently visited a large cardiological institute to see its director, and he showed me an innovative department. There are several wards where patients listen to the music of Haydn, baroque music, old Italians, Tchaikovsky, Glinka. I was surprised and delighted at the same time.

Do you watch music shows on TV?

No, there's just no time for that. I mostly watch news programs - in the car, at the airport.

- You once said that a musician at a concert gives all the best, like an athlete at a competition.

Yes, there is an element of “physics” in my profession: the mode, the playing technique ... It’s not enough to feel, you need to be able to convey it to the public, and everything is done by hand, whatever one may say. Another thing is that there is not always a spiritual component in sports, although, they say, Maradona did it on the field, and not just played.

— And how do you relax?

I really want to go in for sports, but I can't. And so I like to drive a car, a good movie, I just like to listen to music. Miscellaneous. You know, yesterday I spoke on the phone with my friend, who is 20 years older than me, has been in business all his life, was busy. And so he told me: “And now I’m learning to relax ...” And I’ll leave for a couple of days, and it starts: a hundred calls, then I learn a new piece ... I still haven’t learned how to relax.

The voice of the people

Tatyana Evstigneeva

This is my first time at such a concert, I came from Bogoroditsk. I love classical music, we always play it at home. Children are brought up spiritually on it.

Dmitry Kogan, the most talented violinist of Russia, who conquered Europe and the world, People's Artist of our country, died on August 29, 2017. There was no legend of Russia due to a long illness. The cause of death is cancer. The assistant said that he was no more. She informed the public about the cause of death.

Dmitry Kogan, violinist: personal life 2017, children, wife, divorce - biography

Dmitry Kogan was born on October 27, 1978 in Moscow into a family of violinists. Grandmother - Elizaveta Gilels, grandfather - Leonid Kogan, both talented violinists. Parents: father Pavel Kogan, mother Lyubov Kazinskaya, conductor and pianist. He followed in the footsteps of his family and also devoted himself to this profession. Everyone knew that he would be a talented musician since childhood. Already at the age of 6, the boy was sent to study at the Moscow State Conservatory. And in 1996 he became a student at the Moscow Conservatory. He studied there until 1990.

At the age of 10, Dmitry already began performing with a symphony orchestra, and at 15!!! conquered the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory for years. And at 19, he had already conquered America! From this began his legendary musical path. The world of music does not know how to deal with such a loss.

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Little is known about the violinist's personal life. His wife was Ksenia Chilingarova. Married to her, the musician lived for three years. In 2009 they played a wedding, but already in 2012 they were waiting for a divorce. The father of Dmitry's wife was a polar explorer and State Duma deputy. The couple had no children.

We remind you that the funeral will take place in Moscow on September 2. The location is not yet known. Probably, this information will appear later.

TASS-DOSIER. On August 29, 2017, it became known that the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, violinist Dmitry Kogan, died at the age of 39.

Dmitry Pavlovich Kogan was born on October 27, 1978 in Moscow in the family of Pavel Kogan and Lyubov Kazinskaya. Father - violinist and conductor, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, chief conductor of the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra. Mother is a pianist. Paternal grandfather was Leonid Kogan - one of the most prominent Soviet violinists, teacher, People's Artist of the USSR.

From the age of six he began to play the violin at the Central Music School at the Moscow State Conservatory. Tchaikovsky. At the age of fifteen, he performed with an orchestra in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Graduated from the Central Music School in 1996.

In 1996-1999 he was a student at the Moscow State Conservatory (he studied with Igor Bezrodny and Eduard Grach), in parallel, in 1996-2000, he studied at the Academy. J. Sibelius (Helsinki, Finland), where his mentor was Thomas Haapanen.

In 1997, Kogan made his violin debut in the US and UK. In the future, the musician has repeatedly performed in the most prestigious concert halls in Europe, Asia, America, Australia.

In 1998 he became a soloist with the Moscow State Academic Philharmonic. He took part in prestigious international festivals held in Austria, France, Switzerland, China, etc. He also performed at the Cherry Forest, Russian Winter, Musical Kremlin and other festivals held in Russia.

In 2010 he was a soloist-instrumentalist of the federal state unitary enterprise "Gosconcert".

He was the artistic director of the Primorsky Regional Philharmonic (Vladivostok, 2004-2005) and the Samara State Philharmonic (2011-2013).

In 2014, he was appointed artistic director of the Moscow Camerata orchestra.

In total, he released 10 CDs during his career. In 2013 he recorded a charity album "Time of High Music". It was published in more than 30 thousand copies and donated to music schools, children's art schools, colleges and higher educational institutions in all regions of the Russian Federation.

The violinist was active in charitable, cultural and educational activities, regularly giving master classes.

He was the organizer and artistic director of the International Festival. Leonid Kogan, artistic director of the festival "Days of high music".

In 2011, together with businessman Valery Savelyev, he created the Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects. Kogan. The main direction of his activity is the acquisition and restoration of rare instruments around the world for transfer to Russian musicians for free use.

In 2012, he was a confidant of presidential candidate Vladimir Putin.

He headed the Board of Trustees of the Ural College of Music (Yekaterinburg).

Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2010).

Honorary Citizen of Nevelsk (2008, Sakhalin Region; the title was awarded for holding charity concerts in support of local residents after the earthquake on August 2, 2007).

In 2009-2012 he was married to Ksenia Chilingarova, daughter of polar explorer Artur Chilingarov.

Dmitry Pavlovich Kogan(born October 27, Moscow, USSR) - Russian violinist, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation ().

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  Dmitry Kogan was born on October 27, 1978 in Moscow into a famous musical dynasty. His grandfather was the outstanding violinist Leonid Kogan, his grandmother was the famous violinist and teacher Elizaveta Gilels, his father was the conductor Pavel Kogan, his mother was the pianist Lyubov Kazinskaya, who graduated from the Academy of Music named after. Gnesins.

  From the age of six he began to study the violin at the Central Music School at the Moscow State Conservatory. P. I. Tchaikovsky.

  In 1996-1999 Kogan is a student of the Moscow Conservatory (class of I. S. Bezrodny) and, almost simultaneously (1996-2000), a student of the Academy named after Y. Sibelius in Helsinki, Finland, where he studied with I. S. Bezrodny and Thomas Haapanen.

  At the age of ten, Dmitry first performed with a symphony orchestra, at fifteen - with an orchestra in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.

  Performing career

  In 1997, the musician made his debut in the UK and the USA. Dmitry Kogan constantly performs in the most prestigious concert halls in Europe, Asia, America, Australia, the Middle East, the CIS and Baltic countries.

  Dmitry Kogan is a participant in prestigious world-class festivals: Carentine Summer (Austria), Menton Music Festival (France), Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Perth Music Festival (Scotland), as well as festivals in Athens, Vilnius, Shanghai, Ogdon, Helsinki. In festivals - "Cherry Forest", "Russian Winter", "Musical Kremlin", "Sakharov Festival" and many others.

  A special place in the violinist's repertoire is occupied by a cycle of 24 caprices by N. Paganini, which for a long time were considered unplayable. There are only a few violinists in the world who perform the entire cycle of caprices. In total, the violinist has recorded 10 CDs by the recording companies Delos, Conforza, DV Classics and others. His repertoire includes almost all major concertos for violin and orchestra.

  The musician pays great attention to the restoration of the status of classical music in the value system of modern society, conducts master classes in different countries, devotes a lot of time to charitable activities and supporting actions in favor of children and youth.

  In April 2011, through the efforts of the violinist Dmitry Kogan and the head of the AVS-group holding, philanthropist Valery Savelyev, the Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects was created. Kogan.

  The public stage of the Foundation's first project was Dmitry Kogan's concert in the Hall of Columns on May 26, 2011. On the Russian stage, five great violins, Stradivari, Guarneri, Amati, Guadanini and Vuillaume, revealed the richness and depth of their sound in Dmitry's hands.

  The legendary violin "Robrecht", created in 1728 by the greatest Cremonese master Bartolomeo Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri (del Gesu), was acquired by the Foundation for the Support of Unique Cultural Projects and on September 1, 2011 was transferred to Dmitry Kogan in Milan.

  The unprecedented cultural project "Five Great Violins in One Concert" is presented with great success by the violinist at the best concert venues in Russia and abroad.

  In January 2013, the Five Great Violins concert was presented by Dmitry Kogan at the World Economic Forum in Davos in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, representatives of the world political and business elite.

  In 2015, Dmitry Kogan presented a new unique project, including the performance of Vivaldi and Astor Piazzolla's The Four Seasons with a modern multimedia video projection.

  Public and charitable activities

  Kogan was the first violinist who gave charity concerts in Beslan and after the earthquake in Nevelsk.

  In September 2008, Dmitry Kogan was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of the city of Nevelsk for his charitable activities. Thus, Dmitry became the youngest Russian who has ever been awarded the title of honorary citizen of a city in the Russian Federation.

  Since September 2005 - Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sakhalin State Philharmonic.

  In August 2010 he was elected an honorary professor at the Athens Conservatory.

  From 2011 to 2013 artistic director of the Samara State Philharmonic.

  In October 2010, Dmitry Kogan became Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ural College of Music.

  In April 2011, through the efforts of the violinist Dmitry Kogan and the head of the AVS-group holding, philanthropist Valery Savelyev, the Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects was created. Kogan. The main goal of the Foundation's work will be the development in Russia of the best world traditions of charity and patronage. The foundation plans to search for unique instruments, restore them from the best masters and transfer them to professional musicians. In addition, the foundation will identify the needs of music schools and colleges, look for and support young talents.

  The public stage of the first project of the Foundation for the Support of Unique Cultural Projects was a concert by Dmitry Kogan in the Hall of Columns on May 26. On the Russian stage, five great violins, Stradivari, Guarneri, Amati, Guadanini and Vuillaume, revealed the richness and depth of their sound in Dmitry's hands.

  The unique legendary violin "Robrecht", created in 1728 by the greatest Cremonese master Bartolomeo Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri (del Gesu), was acquired by the Foundation for the Support of Unique Cultural Projects and on September 1, 2011 was transferred to Dmitry Kogan in Milan.

  From 2011 to 2014, cultural advisor to the Governor of the Chelyabinsk region.

  In April 2012, Dmitry Kogan, together with Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, headed the board of trustees of the Ural State Conservatory. M. P. Mussorgsky.

  Since March 2012, a confidant of the President of the Russian Federation V. Putin.

  Dmitry Kogan - Honorary Professor of the Athens and Ural State Conservatories, Ulyanovsk State University, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ural College of Music.

  Since April 2013, he has been heading the Musical Kremlin International Festival, founded by the great Russian pianist, friend and mentor of Dmitry Kogan, Nikolai Petrov.

  Since June 2013, cultural advisor to the Governor of the Vladimir Region.

  In April 2013, in the Hall of Columns of the House of the Unions, in Moscow, Dmitry Kogan recorded a charity album "Time of High Music". The disc, which was released with a circulation of more than 30,000 copies, was donated to music schools, children's art schools, colleges and higher educational institutions in all 83 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

  In February 2014, Dmitry Kogan was appointed artistic director of one of the leading musical groups in the capital - the Moscow Camerata Orchestra.

  In September 2014, the First Arctic Classical Music Festival was held in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug under the artistic direction of the maestro.

  In September 2014, he was appointed cultural adviser to the Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

  Projects and festivals

  "High Music Time"

  In April 2013, in the Hall of Columns of the House of the Unions, in Moscow, Dmitry Kogan recorded a charity album "Time of High Music".

  The disc, which was released with a circulation of more than 30,000 copies, was donated to music schools, children's art schools, colleges and higher educational institutions in all 83 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

  June 15, 2013 in Tver began "TIME FOR HIGH MUSIC" - a charity tour of the violinist in 83 regions of the Russian Federation.

  "Tools for Children"

  On December 21, 2013, a charity concert by Honored Artist of Russia Dmitry Kogan took place in the Great Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory. As part of the all-Russian charity project "Time of High Music", the famous violinist performed together with chamber and symphony orchestras from the regions of Russia, as well as students of the country's music schools, personally handing over instruments made by the best European masters to young talents. For many years, Dmitry Kogan has been engaged in charitable activities. He was the first violinist who gave charity concerts in Beslan and in the earthquake-ravaged Nevelsk. Each time, charitable events organized by Dmitry Kogan become an event in cultural and social life.

  "Five Great Violins"

  A unique cultural project implemented by Dmitry Kogan since the spring of 2011. The five greatest instruments of the legendary masters of the past - Amati, Stradivari, Guarneri, Guadanini, Vilhom reveal their unique sound in the hands of the maestro.

  International Festival "Kremlin Musical named after. Nikolai Petrov"

  The Musical Kremlin International Festival was founded in 2000 by Nikolai Arnoldovich Petrov, a brilliant virtuoso pianist, teacher, professor and outstanding public figure. Since 2012, in memory of the prematurely deceased musician, the festival bears his name.

  The permanent venue for the festival is the Armory Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin. Since April 2013, the festival has been headed by a friend and student of Nikolai Petrov, Dmitry Kogan.

  International festival "Days of high music"

  The International Festival "Days of High Music" was founded by Dmitry Kogan in 2004 in Vladivostok, since then this festival has been held with unfailing success on Sakhalin, Khabarovsk, Chelyabinsk and Samara. Outstanding musicians and leading bands of the world are always welcome guests at the "Days of High Music"

  Sacred Music Festival

  The Volga Sacred Music Festival was founded in Samara in 2012 by Dmitry Kogan and Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk. The festival introduces the public to the best examples of choral works and oratorios. A number of world premieres have taken place at the festival.

  Volga Philarmonic Orchestra

  The Chamber Orchestra of the Samara State Philharmonic "Volga Philharmonic" was formed in 2011 on the initiative of Dmitry Kogan.

  Orchestra "Moscow Camerata"

  The Chamber Orchestra "Moscow Camerata", recognized as one of the leading musical groups in Moscow, was created at the end of 1994. In February 2014, Dmitry Kogan was appointed Artistic Director of the Moscow Camerata Orchestra.

  Arctic Classical Music Festival

  The Arctic Classical Music Festival was founded in 2014 by Dmitry Kogan and the Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug - Igor Koshin. The purpose of the festival is to introduce the inhabitants of the Far North of Russia to the best examples of classical music and high art. The festival is held annually.

  International Musical "Kogan-Festival"

  The International Musical "Kogan-Festival" is held by Dmitry Kogan together with the Government of the Yaroslavl Region and the Valentina Tereshkova Foundation. Festival concerts are held at the largest venues in Yaroslavl and the Yaroslavl region. Dmitry Kogan presents concerts of various styles and genres from authentic baroque music to an innovative combination of music and modern technologies.

  Awards and titles

  Discography

  • 2002 Brahms. Three sonatas for violin and piano.
  • 2005 year. Shostakovich. Two concertos for violin and orchestra.
  • 2006 Works for two violins.
  • 2007 Violin Sonatas by Brahms and Frank. Pieces for violin and piano.
  • 2008 Virtuoso Pieces for Violin and Piano.
  • year 2009. Disc dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Great Victory.
  • 2010 year. Works for violin and chamber orchestra.
  • year 2013. "Five Great Violins" (Russian edition)
  • year 2013. "Five Great Violins" (foreign edition)
  • year 2013. "Time of high music". Charity Disk.

  29/08/2017 - 21:25

  On August 29, 2017, the famous Russian violinist Dmitry Kogan passed away. The cause of death of the grandson of Leonid Kogan was an oncological disease. Dmitry Kogan was only 38 years old. The death of the musician was reported by his personal assistant Zhanna Prokofieva.
  Dmitry Pavlovich Kogan was one of the most famous Russian violinists of our time. He was active in touring, released many albums, and was actively involved in charity work.

  The future famous musician was born in October 1978 in Moscow. His father is a famous conductor, and his grandmother Elizaveta Gilels is a famous violinist. Dmitry Kogan's mother is a pianist, and grandfather is a brilliant violinist Leonid Kogan.

  It is not at all strange that the boy liked music from childhood, which he began to study at the age of 6. Dima entered the Central Music School at the Moscow Conservatory named after Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Jan Sibeliuch in Helsinki. Dmitry Kogan performed for the first time with a symphony orchestra when the boy was 10 years old. Since 1997 Dima has been touring Europe, Asia, America, Australia and the CIS.

  In 1998 Dmitry became a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic. During his creative life, Dmitry recorded 8 albums. Among them is a cycle of 24 caprices of the great Paganini. This album is unique. After all, there are only a few violinists in the world who can perform all 24 caprices. Dmitry has taken part in many international festivals.

  In 2006, Dmitry Kogan became the laureate of the Da Vinci international music award. In the period from 2008 to 2009, Dmitry travels a lot around Russia and gives solo concerts, promoting classical music. He has held many charity concerts. In 2010 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia.

  Dmitry became widely known thanks to his charity event "Time of High Music". In 2013, Dmitry recorded an album in the Hall of Columns of the House of the Unions, which was released in 30 thousand copies and was all donated to children's schools. Dmitry Kogan was applauded by well-known halls in the UK, Australia, and the USA.

  Dmitry Kogan was married. His ex-wife is a socialite, editor-in-chief of the glossy edition Pride. Dmitry was married to her for three years. Young people got married in 2009.

  Before the wedding, Ksenia and Dmitry lived together for several years. The spouses parted because they did not agree on the characters. Ksenia often attended secular parties that Dmitry could not stand. However, the couple parted amicably. By the way, viewers know Xenia from the program “Remove it immediately”.

  Not so long ago, the musician was diagnosed with cancer, which claimed his life when Dmitry was in his prime. The editors of Novosti Regions express their sincere condolences on the death of the virtuoso violinist.

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