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David Geringas

David Geringas (Lithuanian: Davidas Geringas; born 29 July 1946) is a Lithuanian cellist and conductor. He was taught by Mstislav Rostropovich and has performed and conducted in many notable orchestras. He is based and teaches in Berlin.

David Geringas
Geringas performing at The 4th 1000 Cellists Concert [de; ja].
Born
David Geringas

(1946-07-29) 29 July 1946 (age 79)
Vilnius, Lithuania
OccupationCellist
Years active1970s-present
AwardsEcho Klassik (2013, 2014)[1]
BVO[1]
MKM (2008)[2]
ITC (1970)[2]
Websitegeringas.de

Biography

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David Geringas was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, under the control of the Soviet Union. He began to learn the cello at a young age at the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art. Later, he attended at the Moscow Conservatory[3] from 1963 until 1973 under Mstislav Rostropovich, during which he, in 1970, won the First Prize and the gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. In 1975, Geringas moved to West Germany, and began his career, appearing in many orchestras.[4] Since 2000, he has taught the cello at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music. Geringas has been Chief Guest Conductor of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra [de; ja] since 2005.[5]

Discography

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For about 50 CDs which David Geringas has up to now recorded he received a large number of distinctions, among them the Grand Prix du Disque for the recording of the 12 cello concerti by Luigi Boccherini. His extensive discography also includes many award-winning recordings such as the chamber music by Henri Dutilleux (Diapason d'Or) or the cello concertos by Hans Pfitzner (Jahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik).[6][7]

Chamber music

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Geringas performs frequently as a chamber musician, often collaborating with pianists Tatjana Geringas and Ian Fountain. In the season 2004/2005 David Geringas gave together with Ian Fountain a concert series entitled "Beethoven plus…" at the Philharmonie Berlin. He also works closely together with the Artemis Quartet, the Vogler Quartet and the Bläserquintett of the Staatskapelle Berlin.

Conducting

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David Geringas has conducted the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock, the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Jenaer Philharmonie, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra (Concert-Verein), the Danish National Symphony Orchestra/DR, das Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the Kremerata Baltica as well as orchestras in Lithuania, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico and Costa Rica. In February 2007, David Geringas will conduct the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra for the first time, and give his debut as conductor in China in the 2007/2008 season.

For his first CD recording as conductor he received the 'Choc de la Musique' of the music magazine Le Monde de la musique.

Since 2005 David Geringas has been Chief Guest Conductor of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra [de; ja].

Cello

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David Geringas plays a G. B. Guadagnini cello made in 1761.[8]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Prof. David Geringas". Blackmore International Music Academy. Berlin, Germany. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Prof. Dr. David Geringas" [Universität der Künste Berlin]. Berlin University of the Arts. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Recordings by David Geringas 32292 | Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos". Naxos.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "David Geringas (Cello, Conductor) - Short Biography". Bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved Jul 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ "David Geringas". AllMusic. Biography. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "David Geringas Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved Jul 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ "David Geringas - Bach's Instrumental Works - Discography". Bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "David Geringas, Guadagnini 1761". Tarisio.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.

Sources

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Bibliography

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  • Geringas, Tatjana (2020). In viaggio. Impressioni (in Italian). Varese: Zecchini Editore. ISBN 9788865402917.
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