Violinist | Conductor | Arranger | Educator
A renaissance man and a magnetic creative force, Dmitry Sitkovetsky is recognised throughout the world for the considerable impact he makes on every aspect of musical life. A prolific recording artist, with a career spanning more than four decades, he is celebrated globally as a violinist, conductor, creator, transcriber, and facilitator – and holds an undisputed and venerable position in musical society as a giant personality and educator.
NES NES
NES NES
The New European Strings (NES) is a chamber orchestra that “combines interpretive insight with exemplary playing; even suspicious purists will hear contrapuntal felicities that keyboard players can only suggest” (The New Yorker), founded by violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky in May 1990. Inspired by his experiences as a musician of both hemispheres, Sitkovetsky aimed to combine the qualities associated with the Russian String School, such as the uniform mastery of technique and total intensity of playing, with the Western world’s finest traditions of ensemble playing and a thorough knowledge of various musical styles.
The Purcell School
Dmitry Sitkovetsky has joined an esteemed group of Patrons, which includes notable figures such as the former HRH Prince of Wales (Royal Patron since March 1985), Simon Rattle (President), Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andrew Davis, Evgeny Kissin, Donatella Flick, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Julian Lloyd Webber. The Purcell School, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on the outskirts of London, stands as Britain's oldest institution dedicated to nurturing young musicians. With both boarding and day programs, the school provides a home for approximately 196 exceptionally talented young individuals, all driven by a profound passion to realise their musical potential.
“It is a tremendous privilege to welcome Dmitry Sitkovetsky as the School’s newest patron. It is thrilling to have the opportunity to build a meaningful and lasting relationship with a musician of such international renown and astonishing talent. Dmitry’s recent visit to the school left a profound and lasting impression on all of us and I know that both current and future students will benefit from Dmitry’s profound wisdom and experience. Our String department is one of the finest of its kind anywhere in the world and to be supported and guided by a violinist of such significance and distinction will only inspire and encourage our young players to even greater heights.”
— Purcell's Principal Paul Bambrough
Performances
Performances
Recordings
Dmitry Sitkovetsky & Lukas Geniušas
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3
Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45
Kreisler: Drei Walzer (Liebesfreud – Liebesleid – Schön Rosmarin)
Kreisler: Marche miniature viennoise
Schubert: Grand Duo for Violin and Piano in A Major, D574
Released October 2019 on Melodiya
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BACH & SITKOVETSKY: GOLDBERG VARIATIONS
Germany, 1985: Violin virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of Bach's Goldberg Variations, with Gerard Caussé (viola) and Mischa Maisky ('cello).
SHOSTAKOVICH & SITKOVETSKY: SYMPHONY FOR STRINGS OP.73
STRAVINSKY & SITKOVETSKY: DIVERTIMENTO
CHOPIN & SITKOVETSKY: PRELUDE NO. 15
“I had the idea to perform Chopin's Preludes with different artists for each prelude. I turned to my friend Dmitry Sitkovetsky, who is a Master in transcriptions. He was open for the challenge and transcribed [the Preludes] for violin, alto, cello, clarinet or string quartet. It was a hit!“
– Martin Engstroem, Founder and Executive Director, Verbier Festival
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“He made his violin sing with profound emotion and prodigious technique.”