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Violin Virtuoso, Volodja Balzalorsky from Ljubljana, Slovenia, first made his reputation as one of the most distinguished violinists of the former Yugoslavia. He is an internationally acclaimed concert violinist who has performed in many international music festivals and concert series as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

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, with a polished technique and a rich full tone.

After his successful performance in the international cycle, ' Violin Virtuosos" in Belgrade in 1988, the esteemed critic in former Yugoslavia, Slobodan Turlakov, defined his artistic personality with the following words:

Volodja Bazalorsky continues to perform as a soloist with leading symphonies and chamber orchestras in various countries such as Italy, Austria, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic and the USA, to name a few. Presently, tours in Australia, Asia and Europe are planned for this busy virtuoso.

He is particularly active in the field of chamber music. He performs with several well known international groups and ensembles. 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."

One of his specialties is the development of a repertoire for violin solo and percussion. His recent collaboration with renowned American percussionist Amy Lynn Barber, with whom he 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 studied music with Igor Ozim, at the Music Hoschschule in Cologne, Germany, at the P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory, in Moscow, with Galina Barinova, and with the famous Czech violinist, Josef Suk at the University of Vienna, Austria; completing his studies with Josef Klima, at the University of Zagreb, Yugoslavia, at University at Zagreb, where he received his post graduate degree.

He is presently Professor of Violin at the Music Academy at Ljubljana University. His teaching represents an important complement to his artistic career. His pupils have won many national and international first prizes and awards. He regularly gives Master Classes in conjunction with his performances internationally.

Professor Volodja Balzalorsky, virtuoso violinist and master teacher, has made extensive live and archival radio and TV recordings throughout Europe and the United States. In December, 2004, 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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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Sonata for Violin and Piano in D minor op. 108
Presto Agitato

Leos Janácek (1854-1928)
Sonata for Violin and Piano
Con Moto

Edvard Grieg (1843-1897)
Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 in C minor op. 45
Allegro Animato