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Biography
Prague A violinist virtuoso of Russian origin, a graduate of Novosibirsk state academy. A brilliant handling of his instrument is emphasized by his phenomenal abilities of improvisation, often almost ecstatic. "His technique is excellent, he plays clean, beautifully. In addition to that, he has something special... Improvisation. In that, he is absolutely phenomenal, he really defies the rules of gravity!", Ivan Shtraus, professor of HAMU, once said about him. A clear patter of famous Russian music school can be found in his music, his genre variety is almost boundless. He lives in Prague, which became both for him and his mother (a piano virtuoso) a second home. He has been awarded several prestigious international awards. He performs as a visiting soloist with symphonic and chamber orchestras. As well, he performs solo concerts across Europe. In 2005 he made his very successful debut in America. He composed music for documentaries. Experts regard highly Alexander's precision, virtuosity, and - above all - the distinctiveness of his interpretative style. The Czech television filmed and presented to the public a documentary about A. Shonert "the Way of a violin genius" in 2008. Musical curriculum:
1991 – 1996 Novosibirsk state academy (violin - class of Professor A. Grozdev) 1997 – 1998 Novosibirsk state conservatoire (head of string instruments section of musical department and pedagogue) 1997 – 1999 Novosibirsk state academy (candidate, visiting soloist) 1998 – 1999 Novosibirsk state academy (pedagogue - violin department) 1999 – So far lives and performs in Prague Awards:
2001 Laureate European prize of Gustav Mahler (Prague) 2001 Laureate world prize of Antonin Dvořák (Prague) 2003 Laureate International competition Gold Hanukkah (Berlin) Discography:
2000 The secret of a black linen documentary film: (co-authors of music Procházková) 2000 CD The secret of a black linen (Markéta Procházková – piano) 2000 CD Katrina (Kateřina Tlustá – vocal) 2001 CD NIGUN (Věra Nerušilová – vocal, Natalie Shonert – piano) 2001 CD Live Music (Markéta Procházková – piano) 2001 CD Baruch hašem č. 5 (Virtuose Pragensis) 2003 CD That's the way things are (M. Horáček - chanson Doctor) 2005 CD Jewish violin in Prague played by Alexander Shonert 2007 CD The Way 2009 CD Jewish violin in Prague played by Alexander Shonert 2 Concerts:
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