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Oscar Bohórquez plans his next release with the GENUIN Label in February 2025, a Duo album with acclaimed French pianist Frank Braley presenting an American repertoire with rhythms and styles from North to South America.
'Oscar Bohórquez is one of the most promising young violinists. His splendid technique, his musical profoundness and his charisma are very special.’
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Oscar Bohórquez has captivated audiences worldwide with his skillful performances on the Guarneri del Gesù violin. Born to a musical family of Latin American origin, Oscar's journey as a violinist has been nothing short of extraordinary. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Oscar's performance at the Berliner Philharmonie on November 18, 2023, alongside renowned German actor Ulrich Tukur, left a profound impression. Mario-Felix Vogt of the 'Berliner Morgenpost' praised Oscar's ability to effortlessly traverse the intricate passages, from ethereal pianissimos to frenetic runs and pizzicatos, showcasing his technical prowess and musical sensitivity. Oscar's musical odyssey has taken him to esteemed venues across Germany, including the Alte Oper Frankfurt, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Liederhalle Stuttgart, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus, in addition to his memorable performances at the Berliner Philharmonie. Beyond Germany, Oscar's artistry has graced stages across Europe, Latin America, the USA, and China, mesmerizing audiences with his virtuosity and depth of expression.
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„Geigerisch agiert BOHÓRQUEZ absolut souverän. Der Klang seiner Guarneri del Gesù Violine dringt selbst im Pianissimo bis in den letzten Winkel des Kammermusiksaals”, so schrieb Mario-Felix Vogt in der Zeitung ‘Berliner Morgenpost’ über den Auftritt von Oscar Bohórquez am 18.November 2023 in der Berliner Philharmonie. “Violinistisch heikle Dinge wie Dezimklänge im Flageolett meistert er souverän, auch die wahnwitzigen Läufe und Pizzicati in den Solo-Capricen bringt er meisterhaft zum Klingen.” In Deutschland gastierte Oscar Bohórquez unter anderem in der Alten Oper Frankfurt, in der Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, in der Liederhalle Stuttgart, im Leipziger Gewandhaus, sowie in der Berliner Philharmonie auf. Weltweit spielte Bohórquez in Europa, Lateinamerika, USA, und China.
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Le chef d'orchestre Christoph Eschenbach reconnaît le violoniste Oscar Bohórquez comme un talent exceptionnel doté d'une profondeur musicale remarquable. En 2009, Oscar a marqué un jalon important dans sa carrière en tant que soliste aux côtés de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Londres. Son parcours académique comprend des années d'études au prestigieux Curtis Institute of Music de Philadelphie, où il a travaillé avec le professeur Aaron Rosand de 1998 à 2002. Il a ensuite poursuivi sa formation à l'Université de Musique de Vienne sous la guidance du professeur Günter Pichler, membre éminent du Quatuor Alban Berg, de 2002 à 2008.
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The sound of his Guarneri del Gesù violin reaches every corner of the chamber music hall (Philharmonie Berlin), even in the softest pianissimo.
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