| 61 Rođen je u Bejrutu. Živi u Madridu. Učio je u uglednim muzičkim školama da svira klasiku. Inspirisan svojim arapskim i jevrejskim korenima komponuje svoja dela. Ali je u repertoar uvrstio i španski flamenko, argentinski tango, ciganske zvuke, balkanski etno. Koncertna poslastica su mu violinske interpretacije rok pesama i filmske muzike. Koji repertoar ste odabrali za beogradsku publiku? – Sviraću svoje kompozicije, kao i Baha, Čajkovskog, ali i moderne pesme Cepelina i Gansa, DžimijaHendriksa, Bjork... UBeogradunećemo imati domaćegoste, nažalost, jer dolazimouvašu prestonicu samo dan pre koncerta. Ima mnogo srpskih muzičara koje cenim i nadam se da ćemo neki drugi put zajedno svirati. Koliko na vašu kreativnost imajuuticajadodiri samnogim muzičkim stilovima u svetu? – Kad putujem sa muzičarima saradnicima, inspirisani smo muzikom i kulturomzemlje u kojoj gostujemo, pa i te lokalne note ponekad uvrstim u repertoar. Srećan sam da mnogo putujem i srećem različite kreativne ljude, muzičare, muzike i kulture jer su važan deo stvaralaštva. Od koga ste nasledili muzičke gene? – Otac mi je bio violinista, od njega sam nasledio ljubav prema tom instrumentu. Od kada sam bio beba, sviram violinu, baremmi se tako čini. To mi je bila prva igračka. Zato me je oduvek zanimalo samo da budem violinista. Na kojoj violini svirate? –Moja najdraža violina je samnom25 godina. Napravio ju je čuveni majstor za violine DomenikoMontanjana početkom 18. veka u Veneciji. Učio je zanat od 15. godine. Čuvam mnogo violina, nisu sve vrhunskog kvaliteta. Sviramna njimauzavisnosti odvrstekoncertakoji izvodim, naprimer, određene sviramsamonaakustičnim, a neke na instrumentima na struju. Kakvi ste van scene? – Stidljiv sam, tih i povučen, ne osećam se kao zvezda u svakodnevici. Na sceni postajem ekstrovertna, javna ličnost podstaknuta publikom i njoj posvećena. Imate li favorite među kompozitorima i muzičarima? – Bah, Majls Dejvis, Hendriks... i mnogi drugi kompozitori različitih epoha i stilova su mi omiljeni. A među violinistima? – Nikolo Paganini. Kako najradije upoznajete nova mesta? – Kad prvi put dođemu nekomesto, krenemu šetnju da osetim puls novih ulica, prolaznika, način na koji žive. Volim da se izgubim u nepoznatim ulicama. Šta vam se dopada iz srpske muzičke baštine? – Veliki sam poštovalac srpske tradicionalne muzike, koja je vrlo moćna, ritmična. Ponekad u mojoj muzici možete čuti srpski i balkanski zvuk. Po čemu pamtite prvi dolazak u Beograd? – Davno sam bio u Beogradu i prvi put sam tada svirao pred beogradskom publikom. Pamtim taj odličan nastup sa srpskim muzičarima, kao i gostoljubivi grad. Sačuvao sam kontakte sa divnim kolegama iz Srbije, neki su mi prijatelji. Mnogo se radujem što ću ih opet sresti i boraviti u vašoj metropoli, koja ima bogatu kulturu i istoriju. Kako biste sebe opisali nekome kome se prvi put predstavljate? – Na primer kao Paganinija u odelu Džimija Hendriksa. Born in Beirut and resident inMadrid, he learned to perform classical music pieces at highly reputed music schools. Inspired by his Arabic and Jewish roots, he composes his ownworks, whilehehas also included inhis repertoire Spanish amenco, Argentine tango, gypsy sounds and Balkan ethno music. The treats of his concert include violin interpretations of rock songs and lmmusic. Which repertoire have you chosen for the Belgrade audience? “I will play my own compositions, as well as Bach andTchaikovsky, but also modern songs by groups Led Zeppelin and Guns N’ Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Bjork et al.We won’t have local guest performers in Belgrade, unfortunately, becauseweonlyarrive inyour capital adaybefore theconcert.There aremany Serbianmusicians who I rate highly and I hope that we’ll perform together some other time.” To what extent is your creativity in uenced by contact with many styles of worldmusic? “When I travelwithcollaboratingmusicians, weare inspiredby themusic and culture of the country where we’re making guest appearances, so I sometimes include those local notes inmy repertoire. I’m lucky that I travel a lot and meet various creative people, musicians, musical styles and cultures, because they are an important part of my creativity.” Fromwhomdidyouinherityourmusicalgene? “My father was a violinist, and my love for that instrument stemmed fromhim. I’ve played the violin since I was a baby, at least that’showitseemstome. Itwasmy rst toy.That’swhy I’ve always only been interested in being a violinist.” Which violin do you play? “Myfavouriteviolinhasbeenwithmefor25years. ItwasmadebyfamousviolinmaestroDomenicoMontagnana inVenice intheearly18th century.He learned his craft from the age of 15. I preserve many violins, though not all of them are top quality. I play them depending on the type of concert I’m performing, for example, I only play certain ones at acoustic concerts or those with electric instruments.” What are you like o stage? “I’m shy, quiet and withdrawn; I don’t feel like a star in my everyday life. On stage I become an extrovert, a public gurewho’s driven by the audience and dedicated to it.” Do you have your favourites among composers andmusicians? “Bach, MilesDavis, Hendrix... andmany other composers of various epochs and styles are amongmy favourites.” And among violinists? “Niccolò Paganini.” Howdo you prefer to familiarise yourself with a newplace? The rst timeIarriveinsomeplace, Iheadout forawalktofeel thepulseof newstreets, passersby, thewaythey live. I liketoget lost inunfamiliar streets.” What do you likewhen it comes to Serbianmusical heritage? “I’mabig fanof Serbiantraditionalmusic,which isverypowerful, rhythmic. You can sometimes hear Serbian and Balkan sounds inmy music.” What do you recall about your rst visit to Belgrade? “I was in Belgrade long ago and it was then that I rst played in front of a Belgrade audience. I remember that excellent performancewith Serbian musicians, as well as the hospitable city. I have maintained my contacts with wonderful colleagues from Serbia, some of whom are my friends. I’m verymuch looking forward tomeeting themagain and staying in yourmetropolis, with its rich culture and history.” How would you describe yourself to someone to whom you’re presenting yourself for the rst time? “As Paganini in the attire of Jimi Hendrix.” Malikian will perform on 14th March at Belgrade’s Sava Centre under the auspices of his Royal Garage World Tour, through which he presents his eponymous album Malikijan će nastupiti 14. marta na sceni beogradskog Centra „Sava“ u okviru svetske turneje „Kraljevska garaža“, kojom predstavlja istoimeni album
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