Volodja Balzalorsky – Violin Professor

University of Ljubljana – Academy of Music

Violin professor Volodja Balzalorsky, who is considered one of the top violin pedagogues, was appointed as a professor of violin at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana in 1996. Internationally recognized as a violinist, chamber musician, and pedagogue, he is especially dedicated to teaching the violin – one of his greatest passion.

He teaches at various summer schools, and is regularly asked to give masterclasses in various countries.

His pupils have won many first prizes and awards, both nationally and internationally.

As a violin teacher in his rich, more than 40 years of pedagogical work, he combines his own pedagogical methodology and experience, with violin knowledge acquired from his outstanding violin professors such as Igor Ozim, Grigory Zhislin, Galina Barinova, Josef Suk, and all members of Amadeus quartet, as well as with his experience of a concert performer on the international stage.

Volodja finds it very important for the further artistic development of his students to encourage them to continue their studies with other violin professors at other music universities after completing their studies in his class.

As a violin teacher in his rich, more than 40 years of pedagogical work, he combines his own pedagogical methodology and experience, with violin knowledge acquired from his outstanding violin professors such as Igor Ozim, Grigory Zhislin, Galina Barinova, Josef Suk, and all members of Amadeus quartet, as well as with his experience of a concert performer on the international stage.

Volodja finds it very important for the further artistic development of his students to encourage them to continue their studies with other professors at other music universities after completing their studies in his class.

Many of his students have been accepted on the basis of successful auditions to continue their studies at prestigious institutions such as P.I. Tchaikovsky in Moscow, University of Music in Vienna, Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatory in London, University of Music in Salzburg, University of Music in Graz, Musik Hochschule in Rostock, Carnegie Mellow University in USA, and others.

Students of Violin Professor Volodja Balzalorsky

Volodja Balzalorsky’s EDUCATION

Music Hochschule Köln 1975-1980 (his professor of violin was legendary Igor Ozim), and chamber music with members of Amadeus quartet –Graduation in March 1980), Moscow Conservatory “Tchaikovsky”- Postgraduate study with famous violin teacher Galina Barinova (1980-81), Vienna Music University – regular student of worldwide renowned violinist and violin professor Josef Suk (1981-1985), and regular student of famous violinist-chamber musician and violin teacher Klaus Maetzl (1985-86). Zagreb Music Academy (1983-1986 with renowned Croatian violinist and violin teacher Josip Klima). Master Degree with special award in 1986

ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES of Volodja Balzalorsky

Volodja Balzalorsky is internationally acclaimed violinist. He is Two Time Winner and Four-Time Nominee of Independent Music Awards 
Volodja Balzalorsky is recipient of several further international music awards such as The Hollywood Music in Media Award, The Inland Empire Music Award, The Ontario Independent Music Award, The Canary Island Music Award, Julij Betetto Music Award. 

Numerous highly praised concerts, broadcasts, CD and TV recordings in various countries have established his reputation as an artist with a sensitive, intelligent, and intuitive gift of interpretation, a polished technique, and a rich, full tone. 

Volodja Balzalorsky has been a guest artist at international festivals and concert series in various countries such as Italy, France, Austria, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey, Portugal, Norway, Denmark and USA. 

Volodja Balzalorsky is particularly active in the field of chamber music. He works with many international groups and ensembles, and for several years has successfully performed in DUO with pianists Christoph Theiler and Hinko Haas. Critics comment on the degree to which he is able to develop and maintain unity with his musical partners in this milieu, presenting …an exceptional harmony of ease and authenticity of performance. 
He is a member of renowned Amael Piano Trio (www.amaeltrio.com). In 2015 he started to play in Duo with renowned pianist Aleksandar Serdar (www.aleksandarserdar.com). 

One of his specialties is the development of a repertoire for violin solo and percussion. Volodja Balzalorsky performed in the Percussion Plus Project at the Interlochen Arts Centre, Indianapolis, Greencastle, DePauw University, in the United States, and repeated in Prague and in Venice, Italy, with much acclaim. 

Balzalorsky’s special interests include the promotion of contemporary music. Several known composers have written music especially for him. 

Volodja Balzalorsky has made extensive live and archival radio and TV recordings throughout Europe and the United States. Recently four CDs were released as part of his LIVE Collection, with 5 more planned for release on the CANTABEL label, supported by the Slovenian Ministry for Culture and the City of Ljubljana, with added releases by EROICA, a well known US Label that features great classical artists worldwide. 

The live collection of Volodja Balzalorsky, is a unique presentation featuring the violinist with his chamber music partners, from 1985 to the present. The performances are taken from live national broadcasts, international festivals and concert series, around the world. 

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