Alexei Ludevig
Alexey Ludevig, born in Leningrad, is a distinguished violist and conductor renowned for his emotional depth and technical prowess. He began his musical education under the tutelage of his father, Alexei Ludevig Sr., and further honed his skills with prominent figures such as Yuri Bashmet and Dmitry Shebalin. Ludevig also studied conducting with the esteemed Maris Jansons.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ludevig has performed globally as a soloist with prestigious orchestras, including the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, and the Berlin Radio Orchestra. His collaborations with renowned musicians such as Arnold Katz, Saulius Sondeckis, and Liana Isakadze have further cemented his reputation in the classical music world.
Ludevig is also a prolific festival organizer, having co-founded the "Palaces of St. Petersburg" festival with Konstantin Orbelyan and serving as the artistic director of the "New Silver Age" festival. Additionally, he established the "Rudolf Barshai International Competition for Strings" alongside Walter Barshai.
As a performer, Ludevig is celebrated for his ability to make his viola sing with the nuances of the human voice, a quality praised by critics like those from NICE MATIN. His repertoire spans three centuries, and he has premiered works by Russian composers such as Uspensky and Slonimsky, as well as contemporary American and French composers, many of which were composed specifically for him.
Ludevig is the founder of the chamber ensemble "Chamber Soloists of St. Petersburg" and, after returning to Russia, he has taken on teaching roles at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and the Saint Petersburg Music College. He continues to perform on a viola crafted by Antonio Mariani in 1661, maintaining an active presence as both a soloist and a chamber musician.
