Mark Prihodko
Mark Prihodko is Belarusian-American cellist, producer and entrepreneur. He made his debut at the age of 9 at the Musica Mundi festival in Belgium and Chat el Ro concert series in France. A graduate of the Pre-Conservatory program of Shattuck-Saint Mary's School, he has received Kovner Fellowship to pursuit Bachelor of Music degree at the Juilliard School people|Juilliard School].
Mark Prihodko is performing as soloist and chamber musician on many stages around the world. As a lecturer, he has given master classes at the ESMUC of Barcelona Conservatory, Bilkent University, Manhattan School of Music and University of Minnesota.
Early life
Born in a family of a cellist father and a pianist mother, Mark was studying under the leadership of a Belarusian pedagogue Vladimir Perlin from the age of 5 and became a performing artist since the age of 8. 9 year old Mark debuted at the Musica Mundi festival in Belgium and Chat el Ro concert series in France, followed by engagements with orchestras around the world:Before becoming a part of the Kovner Fellowship at the Juilliard School at 2016, he makes the United States his home at the age of 14.
Education and degrees
According to Prihodko's official website, his educational career is:- 2006–2012: Republican Music College; Minsk, Belarus. Associate degree of Cello and Piano Performance. Professor — Vladimir Perlin.
- 2012–2016: School of Music at University of Minnesota; Shattuck St.Mary's school; MN, USA. Pre-Conservatory program diploma. Professor — Tanya Remenikova.
- 2016–2020: The Juilliard School; NY, USA. Bachelor of Music. Professor —.
- 2020–2022: University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar; Weimar, Germany. Master of Performing Arts. Professor —.
Performance and programing
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra conductor Alexander Platt praised а 17 year old Prihodko. Pioneer Press reporter positively noted his performance. Mark's interdisciplinary approach to arts in general has led him to learn and inspire his music interpretations from pianists, violinists, dancers, and actors. Prihodko's specialty of late Romantic and contemporary repertoire went beyond standard classical programing by choosing alternative venues and media of presentation, as well as commissioning new works.Notable projects
Veritá Baroque Ensemble (ongoing)
Established during the COVID-19 pandemic by Russian-German flutist Taya König-Tarasevich and Italian cellist Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi, this ensemble specializes in performing Baroque music on period instruments. Under Mark's leadership this ensemble released their debut album "The German Album". One of the notable performances produced by Prihodko for Verità Baroque Ensemble is the world premier of Marc Migó's Concerto Grosso "The Seance" at the Institut de France in Paris during the European-American Music Alliance Institute in July 2023. "The Immersive Project" is a part of this ensemble that aims to present baroque music in the XXI century context by installing 360-degree domes showcasing surrounding audio-visual performances recorded in 6 German castles.Noack Concert Series (ongoing)
This concept, where Prihodko is an art-director, unifies visual, music and culinary arts in a joint experience for the audience in Berlin. Established in 2020 and situated at the Bildgiesserei und Werkstattgalerie Hermann Noack, this series has presented ensembles from Germany, Ukraine, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Columbia, and the United States, making 5 to 8 concerts a year with a three-course dinner each.Transmutations: Between Fragility and Permanence (2023)
An exhibition of Lera Auerbach's full collection of Bronzes and Rooforisms curated by Prihodko was premiered at Amare Den Haag on September 16, 2023.Turkish-American Cultural Laboratory (2019–2020)
This intercultural platform was co-founded by Mark Prihodko and Turkish-American violinist and educator Zeynep Alpan in 2019 to promote collaboration, creativity, and leadership among the artists of Turkey and the U.S. At the Bilkent University in Ankara young artists from the U.S. have launched classes on self-management and entrepreneurship in the arts and community engagement in the arts. By partnering with American Turkish Society and Turkish House the two artists raised the awareness for the fine arts in two countries, and introduced the subject of community engagement through the arts via performances in Ankara and Istanbul.Artemp Festival and Academy (2018–2019)
In 2017, together with Darya Moroz and Maria Kalesnikava Prihodko founded the international Artemp Festival and Academy in Minsk, Belarus. The festival presented cross-disciplinary performances of local and international artists year-round; while the academy offered free courses for young composers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine under the leadership of professors and Sergey Nevskiy.Commissions and premieres
- Rolf Wallin: Sway — western hemisphere premiere;
- Marc Migo — Sonata Cerdanyenca : "Dedicated to Mark Prihodko, my great friend" — world premiere.
Awards and recognition
- Honorary board member of Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts
- Special Award from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye, 2021
- Young People Symphony Concert Association's School Music competition — 2nd place and Claire Givens Prize, 2016
- MPR Competition — Public Choice Award, 2016
- Schubert Club Competition — First Place, 2015
- "Музыка Надежды" International Competition — First Prize, 2011
- 8th International Russian Rotary Children Music Competition — First Place, 2010