ALEKSANDAR MADŽAR

ALEKSANDAR MADŽAR

“The most imaginative musician among the finalists of the 1996 Leeds Competition” – The Times

The great Serbian, internationally renowned pianist Aleksandar Madžar, was born in 1968 in Belgrade. His musical journey began at the age of six under the mentorship of Gordana Malinović, and he later continued his education with world famous pianists and professors Arbo Valdma, Elisso Virsaladze, and Daniel Blumenthal in Novi Sad, Belgrade, Moscow, and Brussels. His virtuosity and immense musical talent have earned him numerous awards at prestigious international piano competitions, including Geneva, Leeds, Ferruccio Busoni, and Umberto Micheli.

In 1990, he made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Iván Fischer, captivating a worldwide audience. Since then, Madžar has performed globally, enjoying a rich career with outstanding solo and chamber recitals, as well as performances with the most distinguished orchestras, conducted by luminaries such as Paavo Järvi, Andris Nelsons, Iván Fischer, and Carlos Kalmar. He has also collaborated with the late legendary conductors Libor Peško, André Previn, Marcello Viotti, and Paavo Berglund.

Madžar's reputation extends beyond Europe, with regular performances in North and South America, South Africa, Asia, Japan, and Australia. He is a frequent guest at the world's most prestigious concert venues, including Wigmore Hall in London, Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Among his regular chamber partners are renowned musicians such as the Takács Quartet, Anthony Marwood, Vilde Frang, violinist Ilya Gringolts, and soprano Juliane Banse.

Aleksandar Madžar imparts his vast knowledge to younger generations as a professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg, while also leading masterclasses around the world.