A group of musicians gathered in a kitchen table in Prenzlauer Berg, reminiscing about the life and impact of their late teacher Boris Pergamenschikow. It has been 20 years since his death on April 30, 2004, but his memories are still strong among those who knew him. The group recalls Pergamenschikow’s curiosity, humor, and dedication to music.
Pergamenschikow emigrated from Russia to Germany in 1977 and eventually became a professor at the Hanns Eisler University in Berlin. His teaching style was unique as he focused on individual students and their development as musicians. Claudio Bohorquez, one of his students, remembers him fondly and continues his legacy as a professor at the Eisler University.
Another musician influenced by Pergamenschikow is Christian Tetzlaff, who recalls his mentor’s dedication to music and his students. Pergamenschikow was known for his attention to detail and willingness to embrace new ideas. His impact on the musical community is still felt to this day.
Andrea von Bernstorff, a close friend of Pergamenschikow, initiated the Boris Pergamenschikow Prize for contemporary chamber music and organized a memorial concert in his honor. The concert will take place on April 30th at the Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt and will feature compositions by various composers, including pieces by Pergamenschikow’s friends Mauricio Kagel and Krzysztof Penderecki. The performers will include Pergamenschikow’s students and artistic companions. The evening promises to be a heartfelt tribute to a beloved teacher and mentor who left a lasting impact on the music world.
The memories of Boris Pergamenschikow are still strong even after 20 years of his death on April 30th, 2004. A group of musicians gathered together in Prenzlauer Berg reminiscing about their late teacher’s life and impact on their lives.
Pergamenschikow emigrated from Russia to Germany in 1977 where he eventually became a professor at the Hanns Eisler University in Berlin.
His teaching style was unique as he focused on individual students’ development as musicians.
One of his students, Claudio Bohorquez remembers him fondly and continues his legacy as a professor at the Eisler University.
Another musician influenced by him is Christian Tetzlaff who recalls his mentor’s dedication to music and his students.
Pergamenschikow was known for his attention to detail and willingness to embrace new ideas.
His impact on the musical community is still felt today.