58th International Violin Competition
"Premio Paganini"
SERGEI MCRTICHIAN
SERGEI MCRTICHIAN
Currently studying at the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana in Lugano in the class of Maestro Pavel Berman. Laureate of numerous international competitions. Won first Gran-Prix at Città di Barletta, in Italy (2017), and over the past three years has been awarded 2nd Prize at the 20th Khachaturian International Competition (2024), Grand Prix at “Gold Talents” (2023), and 3rd Prize at the Tchaikovsky Youth International Competition (2023). Has performed on major concert stages in Russia, Austria (Vienna), Germany (Berlin), Serbia, Armenia, and Italy. Has participated in masterclasses with L. Kavakos, V. Repin and T. Samuil. In 2024, performed with conductor Lorenzo Passerini in Bormio, Italy.
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you realize you wanted to become a musician?
Yes, the moment I realized nobody claps after solving a math equation.
What do you hope to convey or make the audience feel during your performance?
Somewhere between crying and texting their therapist. That’s the sweet spot. The main thing keep them from running out screaming.
If you had to present yourself by playing a single piece from the entire repertoire, which one would you choose, and why?
The one piece that truly represents me? Probably the sound of me tuning — full of hope, slightly out of tune, and no clear plan where it’s going.
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Edition
- Edition 2025 Competitor