Dmitry Kogan managed to give people beautiful music! I listen all day and my soul cries.

Since childhood, career Dmitry Kogan It was preordained. The boy grew up in a family of musicians and from the age of 6 was sent to study at the Moscow State Conservatory.

The older generation probably remembers his grandfather, the legendary violinist - Leonid Kogan. It is safe to say that the grandson had no less talent than his famous grandfather.

Dmitry Kogan



From the age of 10, Dmitry began to perform in the symphony orchestra, and at the age of 15 he became a star of the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. And it is not surprising that at the age of 19, the young talent was applauded by world-class American musicians.





The audience loved Dmitry, and journalists considered him “his boyfriend.” That’s because Kogan knew how to speak beautifully, act and look beautiful. He also happily participated in various machinations with the assistance of the press.





For example, he agreed to play the violin in the subway as a street musician. One of the passers-by then remarked: "I play fake, I never serve him ..." Dmitri told his friends about the incident and laughed, he liked to joke about himself.





Dmitry Kogan gained special popularity thanks to the performance of 24 Paganini caprices. Those who are considered almost demonic. He was only 38 years old when the insidious disease came very close.





Dmitri died of cancer without recording his famous whims. “I don't want to stop. I think I can play even better.” Now Kogan will fulfill them for the Almighty. Blessings to him... As a sign of respect, our editorial staff offers to remember the music that Dmitry gave to millions of listeners.

1. The musician performs the composition of Astor Piazzolla Tango “Winter in Buenos Aires” from the cycle “Seasons”. about:blank
   
   
2. Dmitry Kogan performs Vivaldi's song "Seasons". about:blank
   
   
3. Dmitry Kogan performs rhapsody by John Williams on a Stradivarius violin. about:blank
   
   
4. The famous violinist performs the composition of Astor Piazzolla "Libertango" to the accompaniment of the chamber orchestra of the Samara State Philharmonic "Volga Philarmonic". about:blank
   
   
5. "Cantabile" by Niccolo Paganini. Performed by Dmitry Kogan on a Guarneri violin. about:blank
   
   
6. Dmitry Kogan and Julia Zilberkvit at the opening of the festival “Days of High Music in Samara – 2014”. Composition by I.S. Bach. Concerto No. 7 for clavier and string orchestra in salt minor. about:blank
   
   

Unfortunately, death takes away the best. But we have his music, which is close and understandable to everyone. Bright memory of one of the most talented musicians!