Robert Bokor

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Robert Bokor

Robert Bokor (born February 24th, 1968) Serbian violin virtuoso. Born in Skopje, Macedonia, surrounded by music from an early age, Robert Bokor made his solo debut at the age of 11 with the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. Shortly afterwards, he went on to win numerous awards and competitions and has appeared on many Radio and Television broadcasts.

After graduating from the Music Academy of Belgrade, Robert Bokor moved to Switzerland, where he continued a rich variety of musical activities including soloist, concertmaster, recording artist and chamber musician, performing throughout Europe and Asia.

Sought after as a performer of great stylistic diversity, he has been a strong advocate of new music, his concert appearances including many original works written by contemporary composers such as E. Lavarini, N. Martchenkowa, C. Schnell. C. Uzor, among others.

Reviewers have described him as "possessing the right mixture of charm and mystery" , "combining breathtaking virtuosity with Slavic temperament" , "playing with bursting energy and direct emotions" .

Alongside his solo work, Mr. Bokor has long been interested in chamber music, leading the Mettros Quartet, performing regularly in duo with pianist Elena von Haefen, with the ensemble "Concentus Rivensis" and The European Strings, and has since founded music festival in Switzerland - The Bokor Festival, inviting leading musicians to perform masterworks of chamber music through a series of concerts.

An active and passionate teacher, Robert Bokor served on the faculties of the Music Academy in St.Gallen, Switzerland, was member of the jury on the students’ competitions in Switzerland, as well as conductor of The City of St.Gallen Youth Orchestra.

Included among his most recent projects is the unique “Art and Design” project, the revolutionary new artistic concept, combining the sound, vision and design, using the state of the art digital technology and power of human emotions to provide the new fascinating artistic experience.