Peter Michalica
Peter Michalica is a Slovak violinist renowned for his contributions to classical music.
Early life and education
Michalica was born in Kremnica and studied violin at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava under Professor Ján Skladaný.Peter Michalica studied at the Conservatory and at the Academy of [Performing Arts in Bratislava], at [Moscow Conservatory|Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory], and at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels. He also perfected his mastery under the guidance of the famous violinists Wolfgang Schneiderhan and Henryk Szeryng.
Career
In 1966, he placed third in the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition in London.He has since performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, participating in international festivals and collaborating with numerous orchestras.
Music Under the Diamond Vault
In 2000, Michalica reacquired his family home, the 15th-century Dom Komorského Grófa, which had been confiscated during the communist era. He restored the building and launched the Music Under the Diamond Vault festival there in 2001. The festival is held annually and includes concerts and masterclasses in a Gothic setting.Awards
Michalica has received several prestigious awards:Pribina Cross, 2nd Class
Pavol Strauss Award
Tatra Bank Foundation Award
National Award of the Slovak Socialist Republic