The sudden death of Dmitry Kogan. In memory of the magnificent violinist

On August 29, at the age of 38, the famous Russian violinist, Honored Artist of Russia Dmitry Kogan passed away. The musician died in Moscow from cancer.

Dmitry Kogan became a worthy successor to the great musical dynasty. Grandfather is the outstanding violinist Leonid Kogan, grandmother is musician and teacher Elizaveta Gilels, father is conductor Pavel Kogan, mother is pianist Lyubov Kazinskaya.

He began learning the violin at the age of 6 in Central music school at the Moscow Conservatory. P.I. Tchaikovsky. At the age of 10 he was already performing with symphony orchestra. Dmitry Kogan's teachers were stars of musical and pedagogical art - Igor Semenovich Bezrodny, Eduard Davidovich Grach (Moscow Conservatory) and Thomas Haapanen (J. Sibelius Academy in Helsinki).

In 1997, Dmitry Kogan made his debut in the USA and Great Britain. After this it is successfully formed foreign career: the musician conquers the main concert halls of Europe, Asia, America and Australia.

In 2010, the violinist was awarded the title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.”

In 2011, together with philanthropist Valery Savelyev, the artist established the Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects named after Kogan. The purpose of the organization is to search for and care for young talents, as well as restore unique instruments and transferring them to practicing professionals.

Among the many charitable and creative projects, realized by Dmitry Kogan, “Five Great Violins” (the musician alternately demonstrates the unique capabilities of instruments made by Amati, Stradivari, Guarneri, Guadagnini, Viglioma), Arctic Festival classical music(introducing residents of the Far North to the masterpieces of world musical culture), “Seasons” (live performance of concerts by Vivaldi and Piazzolla included in the format of a video installation).

The news of the musician's sudden death shocked admirers of his talent. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Dmitry Kogan.

"For my short life Dmitry Kogan managed to give people wonderful music. He knew how to sincerely and soulfully convey the beauty and depth of the works of great composers. And therefore the music he performed was close and understandable to everyone. People came to his concerts with whole families. The best halls in the world submitted to him. He was admired by everyone who had ever heard his violin.

Dmitry Pavlovich not only gave music from the stage. He did everything to make it sound throughout the country. Organized festivals, participated in charity events and looked for gifted children, helped them enter the beautiful world music.

Dmitry Kogan will remain in our memory not only as an outstanding musician, but also as a representative of a wonderful musical dynasty. The sound of his violin will forever remain in the hearts of millions,” says a message on the government’s official website.

According to the governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Igor Koshin, Dmitry Kogan was “a man of extraordinary strength and faith in all the best.”

“I can’t pronounce the word ‘was’.” He is there for me and for every resident of the Nenets Okrug - in the music he gave us, in the bright emotions, in the sincere love of life,” the head of the district wrote on his VKontakte page.

“He is the best, generous, kind, open and ready to share his talent with everyone who cares. Founder and ideological inspirer of the first Arctic festival high music in Naryan-Mar. They will remain so forever,” nao24.ru quotes the governor as saying.

Leading Russian instrumentalists - saxophonist Igor Butman and pianist Denis Matsuev - admitted that they were shocked by the news of the death of the young musician.

“I have a shock and a feeling of injustice, because a young man in the prime of his life from a great family is dying,” Regnum quotes Matsuev as saying. – I was taken by surprise by the news - I didn’t know that terrible disease overcame him. We studied together, but haven’t seen each other for a long time.”

"So young and talented person passed away so early - 39 years old... We played with him. And they performed in joint concerts. And he gave a concert in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions, we played with him, I played with his orchestra,” Igor Butman said on Komsomolskaya Pravda radio.

On his page on the social network, producer Maxim Fadeev recalled visiting Dmitry Kogan’s concert last spring: “Such a young and talented musician and simply beautiful person. In March, I was at his concert at MMDM, sat literally two meters from him and listened to his violin. I saw a drop of sweat running down my forehead. He was extraordinarily handsome and seemed to glow, and also smiled while playing music.<...>I even cried today when I read the article about his passing. What a pity! Happy memory to the Musician with a capital M!”

The death of “one of the brightest violinists of our time” was a “big shock” for the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Medinsky.

“Dmitry was a worthy successor to the best creative traditions of the illustrious dynasty,” emphasized the head of the Ministry of Culture. He also noted that “Dmitry Kogan attached great importance to educational and charitable activities, sought to introduce young people from different countries to classical art"(TASS).

On Sputnik radio, pianist and conductor Alexander Gindin expressed hope that Dmitry Kogan’s ideas will be implemented after his death.

“I still can’t come to my senses. This man was a fountain vitality, a fountain of amazing organizing ideas musical projects. Before him, few people had done this on such a scale and few knew how to do it. He always had new ideas for the development of all kinds of concerts within the framework of classical music and beyond. First of all, he will be remembered as a wonderful violinist and a very good musician. This is what he loved most and what he came into this world for. I hope that the ideas he brought will remain. Because they are very correct and very close to every musician, but these ideas and discoveries were given to Dima,” said Alexander Gindin (rsute.ru).

This is what Dmitry Kogan said:

“Giving light at the end of the tunnel is a huge responsibility and a special joy” (KP);

“No, I’m not afraid of any sanctions, that’s stupid. I mind my own business. My document is the stage, the music and the audience. I believe that everyone should mind their own business: politicians should do politics, diplomats should do diplomacy, doctors should treat, and musicians should play on stage, this is their calling. And let some appeals or documents be signed by lawyers (crimea.mk.ru);

“I like a lot of musicians. But we must remember the biblical commandment: “Do not make for yourself an idol.” Therefore, a musician (or any creative person) must go his own way and follow the call of his heart, soul and mind" (crimea.mk.ru);

“Classical music is not the lot of rich people, but the lot of enthusiasts - fanatics who adore their work. That's why I always try to help classical musicians- I know that they can withstand, I myself have gone through a lot in life and I understand the value of this matter” (crimea.mk.ru);

“You have to give something to people, so that God can give you something too. We need to share our success and our capabilities. If I can help the young talented musician, I do it - it's not that difficult. If I have an extra set of strings or a bow that I don't use to play concerts, why not give them to me? young man who needs them? Or some amount of money, which for me is not fundamental in life... I do it with pleasure, for me it is the norm - like going to the shower or brushing my teeth” (crimea.mk.ru).

October 28, 2018 in the Moscow theater "New Opera" named after E.V. Kolobov was held evening in memory of Dmitry Kogan(1978 – 2017), virtuoso violinist, artistic director of the chamber orchestra "Moscow Camerata", Honored Artist of Russia, public figure.

The Maestro's life path was very short - he was only 38 years old. Nevertheless, creative biography The artist is extremely full of events, musical, educational, educational, socially important ( first of all, charitable) projects. "Comet Man" bright Star, he swiftly swept across the sky, leaving behind a deep mark that will bring light, faith and hope to many people.

Dmitry Kogan and the chamber orchestra led by him "Moscow Camerata" performed on stage several times "New Opera" . I was lucky enough to attend two - Rozhdestvensky V December 2015 And "Italian Collection" V March 2016. I remember those incredible, fantastic improvisations with which the artist pampered the audience in the final numbers, traditionally performed as encores. The secular and sacred music of classical and modern composers filled the space around with a special light, kind, pure, gracious. After such concerts the soul always feels very good.

Program evening in memory of Dmitry Kogan included vocal and symphonic works, which were performed, among other things, in those two concerts. This time he performed wonderful music Symphony Orchestra theater "New Opera" . Conductor – Yuri Medyanik. Special guestMetropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk (Alfeev).

First department :

T. Albinoni. Adagio (Non so dove trovarti).
SoloistDmitry Bobrov (tenor).

Concert host Mikhail Segelman reminded those present that this work is a symbol of grief. Indeed, the lyrical melody is fraught with motifs of tears, aching melancholy and light sadness. Voice Dmitry Bobrov subtly, delicately conveyed the mood, perhaps embedded by the composer in the dramaturgy of his composition.

R.Strauss. Morgen"Morning"(on verses J.G.McKay).
SoloistElizaveta Soina (soprano).

Musical material This song is filled with the sounds of awakening nature. In the melody one can hear the singing of birds, the murmuring of streams, the sound of the wind entangled in dense foliage.
Voice Elizaveta Soina, strong but gentle, full of freshness and warmth, draws picturesque landscape, in the center of which is a spring forest illuminated by the soft rays of the rising sun.

F.Schubert. "Unfinished" Symphony in B minor (h moll) №8 .
I. Allegro moderato;
II. Andante con moto.
ConductorMetropolitan Hilarion.

My eighth symphony German composer of the era romanticism, who lived only 31 years, did not have time to finish. His richest creative heritage provided descendants with the opportunity to enjoy only two parts - “fast” and “slow”.
The writing is deep, stunning, fascinating. Throughout its sound, the imagination painted pictures of the continuous struggle between Light and Darkness, Man and Nature, Health and Illness, Life and Death. Images of fear, despair and oppression echo the images of faith and hope. Even in the darkest, most difficult times, talented music, as a species high art, gives human souls the opportunity to cleanse themselves and gain new strength to pass tests.

Program second department The concert consisted exclusively of symphonic works.

G. Caccini. Ave Maria.
SoloistValery Konov pipe).
There is something unearthly about this music. It sounds as if from above, it is perceived as long-awaited good rain, coming after a long drought. The melody is bright and spiritual. It seems that it can cover a huge space and protect everyone who is there from many troubles and misfortunes.

Dmitry Koganfamous violinist, therefore, the most important milestones of the evening were two works for violin and symphony orchestra, belonging to different eras.

E. Podgayts. Nocturne.
SoloistValery Vorona(Honored Artist of Russia, violin).

This work made an impression mainly due to the fusion of different performing techniques and the parallel use of several types of sound production. Harmony born from chaos. sunlight, reigning among thunderclouds.

F. Mendelson. Concerto for violin and orchestra in E minor (E moll).
I. Allegro molto appassionato;
II. Andante;
III. Allegro molto vivace.
SoloistMaxim Gusev(winner of the International Competition, violin).

This is a true masterpiece German composer era romanticism. It is distinguished by a rich, generous melodic outline, full of bright, varied, picturesque images that transform and gradually develop from the beginning of the work to its climax.
There is something fabulous, magical in those incredible, most complex passages that the virtuoso violinist performs with pinpoint precision and purely artistic courage. Maxim Gusev. Lyricism and tenderness here coexist with passion and drama. The emotional range is off the charts!

Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev). Concerto grosso.
I. Adagio molto. Allegro;
II. Adagio;
III. Finale.

The final chord of the evening was the composition of our contemporary, written in aesthetics baroque with elements modern. Music is full of light. She's like guiding star, which will definitely indicate Right way the most attentive, deep, sincere people. The work was born at the intersection of rich traditions spiritual creativity J.S.Bach and current trends in contemporary art.

Dmitry Kogan with his creativity he lit a bright fire in many hearts and souls. The concert dedicated to his memory turned out to be very sincere, warm and bright. It seemed as if the Maestro himself was invisibly present in the hall of the New Opera. However, visually he was also with his audience, looking at us from the screen. The photographs captured priceless moments of the musician's life in art.

Olga Purchinskaya

Photo by Marina Airiyants



The famous and adored Russian violinist Dmitry Kogan,
applauded by the whole world, died suddenly at the age of 38.
The sad news arrived on August 29, 2017 - in the evening. Dmitry Kogan is a famous violinist, the grandson of an outstanding Soviet violinist and teacher, people's artist USSR Leonid Kogan.



Many did not believe the first ill-fated news and immediately rushed to call the secretary of the famous violinist. His personal assistant Zhanna Prokofieva confirmed:
“Yes, it's true,” she said over the phone.


Then she added that Dmitry had been suffering from cancer for many years, but did not want to tell anyone about it or bother him.
This is what caused sharp deterioration violinist's health.
Sudden death, nothing could help.

Dmitry Leonidovich Kogan was born on October 27, 1978 in Moscow. The successor of the famous musical dynasty. His grandfather was the outstanding violinist Leonid Kogan, his grandmother was the famous violinist and teacher Elizaveta Gilels, his father was conductor Pavel Kogan, his mother was pianist Lyubov Kazinskaya, who graduated from the Academy of Music. Gnesins.

At the age of six, Dmitry began studying violin at the Central Music School at the Moscow State Conservatory. P.I. Tchaikovsky. At the age of ten he performed for the first time with a symphony orchestra, at fifteen - with the orchestra in Great hall Moscow Conservatory. Even then, people admired his talent, promising the boy a great future.

Official website of Dmitry Kogan -

Kogan received his higher education at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. He played the violin brilliantly!
He was applauded by spectators in Europe and Asia, America and Australia.


Dmitry Kogan is a violinist who managed to perform the cycle of Nicolo Paganini,
which consists of twenty-four caprices. For a long time it was believed that these works of the great genius were almost impossible to repeat. But Dmitry proved the opposite. Today there are only a few violinists in the entire world who can perform full cycle caprices.

In 2003, Dmitry presented the famous Stradivarius “Empress of Russia” violin in Russia for the first time. The violin belonged to Catherine II. In 2010, Dmitry Kogan was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Kogan organized a number of projects. Since December 2002, under his leadership, the International Festival named after his famous grandfather has been held. The violinist also led several other festivals. Since 2010, Dmitry has been an honorary professor at the conservatory Greek Athens and chairman of the board of trustees at Ural music college. In 2011, the musician was approved for the position of artistic director of the Samara Philharmonic.

The violinist was married not for such a long time - only three years. Dmitry Kogan's life partner is also a very remarkable person. She was socialite And Chief Editor prestigious glossy publication “Pride. From the life of socialites" Ksenia Chilingarova, whose father is the famous polar explorer Arthur Chilingarov. The young people got married in 2009.


Before the wedding, the couple simply lived together for some time without signing,
as is customary for many couples now. At first, happiness overwhelmed the young couple, but a little later started dissimilarity of characters manifests itself. By virtue of professional activity, Ksenia Chilingarova needs to attend social gatherings, which her husband did not organically accept.

However, this did not cause irreconcilable conflicts,
the spouses separated peacefully and until recently were very close people to each other, ready at any time to help if necessary.
So, for Dmitry Kogan, only the violin replaced his beloved wife, friends, and relatives, which he himself often talks about in his interviews.

Dmitry Kogan great importance gave to charity. He supported various actions in favor of talented youth. Dmitry Pavlovich was a member of the Council for the Quality of Education under the party " United Russia" In 2011, Dmitry Kogan, together with philanthropist Valery Savelyev, organized a foundation whose goal is to support interesting cultural projects.

Several years ago in Moscow, in the Column Hall of the House of Unions, a concert-presentation of the Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects named after. Kogan - “Five great violins in one concert: Amati, Stradivari, Guarneri, Guadagnini, Vuillaume.” The rare instruments were presented by Honored Artist of Russia Dmitry Kogan.


Participated in the concert Chamber orchestra Volga Philharmonic. Samara Chamber Orchestra State Philharmonic Volga Philharmonic was formed in 2011 on the initiative of Dmitry Kogan.

The exquisitely subtle performance of A. Piazzolla’s cycle “The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires”, the impeccable ensemble and the mutual understanding of the soloist and orchestra so impressed the sophisticated Moscow audience that the orchestra was not allowed to leave the stage for a long time.

The name of violinist Dmitry Kogan is on a par with the greatest musicians modernity. Thanks to his hard work and determination, everything large quantity young people come to understand classical music, and connoisseurs discover more and more young talents, since one of the areas of activity of this musician is charity.

Moreover, this charity was not an ostentatious action, after which the press extols the name of the benefactor for a long time, but sincere participation in the fate of young talents. Most often these are free concerts, donated CDs with music, instruments or accessories for them, as well as sums of money that are not burdensome for the maestro himself.

The date and place of the funeral are already known. According to some sources, farewell to Dmitry Kagon will be held in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions - September 2, starting at 11-00. As for the place of Dmitry’s funeral, it has not yet been determined exactly. The violinist's relatives want to bury him in Novodevichy Cemetery, if they are given permission. If it doesn’t work out at Novodevichy, then the musician will be buried at the Troekurskoye cemetery.

Daniil Kogan dedicated his concert to the memory of his cousin, violinist Dmitry Kogan.

Violinist Daniil Kogan in an ensemble with pianist Oleg Khudyakov dedicated his concert on June 18, 2018 in the Small Hall of the Moscow Conservatory to the memory of his elder cousin Dmitry Kogan.

The concert program is very elegant. It also includes rarely performed works: Alfred Schnittke's Variations for violin and piano on the theme of a Christmas carol by Franz Gruber; “Mirror in a Mirror” by Arvo Pärt, and repertoire: First Sonata for Violin and Piano by Sergei Prokofiev and Fantasia for Violin and Piano in C major by Franz Schubert.

A. Schnittke’s variations set the concert not a tragic tone, but a tone of light sadness: “Do not speak with sadness - they are not there, but with gratitude - they were.” To understand this, you need to know the lyrics of this Protestant Christmas hymn, “Stile nacht” (“Silent Night”) by Franz Gruber, with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. I will give only one verse from this hymn translated into Russian:

“Silent night, wonderful night!
Everything sleeps, but doesn't sleep
In reverence, the holy couple,
Their hearts are filled with the wonderful Baby,
Joy burns in their souls.”

Young musicians were able to feel and convey this mood of joy and light emanating from the personality and work of Dmitry Kogan. In this composition, the author used light and warm tones of the sound palette.

Daniil Kogan and Oleg Khudyakov performed the first sonata for violin and piano by Sergei Prokofiev with concentration and strictness, especially its first and third movements - Andante assai And Andante.

Arvo Pärt’s wonderful iconic meditative play “Mirror in a Mirror” fit very well into the mood and general tone of the program. . It was written in 1978 and, if my memory serves me right, dedicated to Vladimir Spivakov, who, together with pianist Sergei Bezrodny, was its first performer.

There is another good reason for performing “Mirror in a Mirror” in this program. It features a short excerpt from the same hymn by Franz Gruber, “Silent Night,” on the theme of which Schnittke wrote his variations, performed at the beginning of this concert.

Just today, while listening to the recording of the concert under review, I heard the musical kinship between the Protestant Christmas hymn and the play “Mirror in the Mirror,” which I first heard exactly 40 years ago.. In order for me to hear this kinship, I needed to hear these works by Schnittke and Pärt in one concert.

This relationship is quite understandable - musical culture Pärt and Schnittke, though probably to a lesser extent, is rooted in Protestantism. The hymn “Silent Night” at Christmas is widely sung in congregational singing in churches of all Protestant denominations - Lutherans, Calvinists, Baptists, other evangelical communities, etc.

The concert ended with a wonderful performance of Franz Schubert's Fantasia for violin and piano in C major.

I would like to note the stylistic accuracy and good taste duet Daniil Kogan and Oleg Khudyakov. For each number of the program they had their own sound, their own colors, their own agogics. The young musicians have a very good ensemble, which was formed during their studies at the Central Music School at the Moscow Conservatory (CMS).

Dmitry Kogan - violinist and musical figure, grandson of one of the great violinists of the 20th century Leonid Kogan and violinist and teacher Elizaveta Gilels - was born on October 27, 1978. His father is conductor and violinist Pavel Kogan, his mother is pianist Lyubov Kazinskaya.

Dmitry Kogan entered the Central Music School at the age of six. In 1999 he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory (studied with Igor Bezrodny and Eduard Grach). At the age of 15 he performed with the orchestra in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and in 1997 he successfully debuted as a violinist in the USA and Great Britain. Later he performed in the most prestigious halls of the world, participated in many music festivals. In 1998, Dmitry Kogan became a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic.

Dmitry Kogan was not only a wonderful violinist, but also a famous creative musical figure. Since 2002, he began organizing various festivals and events that promoted classical music. Dmitry became the initiator and artistic director First International festival them. Leonid Kogan, headed the international “Kogan Festival” in Yekaterinburg, and later the annual international festival “Days of High Music”, which took place in Vladivostok, Sakhalin, Chelyabinsk, Samara, Khabarovsk.

In 2012, on his initiative, the Volga Festival of Sacred Music was founded. In 2011, together with entrepreneur Valery Savelyev, he created the “Fund for Support of Unique Cultural Projects named after. Kogan." The main direction of his activity is the acquisition and restoration of rare instruments throughout the world for donation to Russian musicians.

Daniil Kogan is also the grandson of Leonid Kogan and Elizaveta Gilels. His mother, pianist Nina Kogan, accompanied her father for many years. Father is the famous clarinetist Julian Milkis. Daniil is the nephew of conductor Pavel Kogan and cousin of Dmitry.

Daniil Kogan is a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory (class of Maya Glezarova and Sergei Kravchenko). Currently an assistant-trainee at the Moscow Conservatory. Daniil Kogan is a laureate of the international competition in Torun (Poland). He gives a lot of concerts, plays with many famous symphony orchestras and conductors in prestigious concert halls, took part in several foreign music festivals

Oleg Khudyakov, who performed the piano part, is a graduate of the Central Music School, currently a fifth-year student at the Moscow Conservatory (class of Sergei Dorensky). Winner of several international competitions, including the competition named after. S. Rachmaninov in Darmstadt, (2008, 2nd prize), In Memory of Vera Lothar-Shevchenko in Yekaterinburg (2016, 1st prize), named after S. I. Savshinsky in St. Petersburg (2018, Grand Prix).

Oleg Khudyakov participated in several international music festivals. In particular: “New Names” (Moscow), “Faces of Modern Pianism” (St. Petersburg), “Stars of the Rhine” (Basel), etc. Takes part in concerts of the Moscow Conservatory and the Moscow International House of Music. Constantly tours the cities of Russia, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Romania and China.

Vladimir Oyvin

Dmitry Pavlovich Kogan

November 12, 2017 at the Cultural and Educational Center named after. V.V. Tereshkova, on the eve of the IV International Music “Kogan Festival”, held a meeting of friends and an evening dedicated to the memory of Dmitry Kogan - Honored Artist of Russia, laureate international award in the field of music DA VINCI, honorary professor of the Athens and Ural Conservatory, great Musician, Artist, Artist, great friend Yaroslavl Center named after V.V. Tereshkova.

On August 29, 2017, the string of life of Dmitry Kogan came to an untimely end. The musician lived only 38 years, but wrote his own unusually bright page in the history of music and world culture. The Kogan Festival, which will take place in Yaroslavl for the fourth time, is the best proof of this.

Dmitry Kogan was born on October 27, 1978 in Moscow. He was destined to become the successor of the famous musical dynasty. His grandfather is violinist Leonid Kogan, grandmother is violinist and teacher Elizaveta Gilels, father is conductor Pavel Kogan, mother is pianist Lyubov Kazinskaya, who graduated from the Gnessin Academy of Music.

Dmitry began studying violin at the age of six at the Central Music School at the Moscow State Conservatory. P.I. Tchaikovsky.

In the nineties, Dmitry Kogan was a student at the Moscow Conservatory (class of I. Bezrodny) and the Academy. J. Sibelius in Helsinki (class of T. Haapanen). At the age of ten, the young violinist first performed with a symphony orchestra, and at fifteen, with the orchestra in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. At the age of 19, the musician made his debut in the UK and the USA, and then he constantly performed in the most prestigious concert halls in Europe, Asia, America, Australia, the Middle East and Far East, in the CIS and Baltic countries.

He has participated in many prestigious world-scale festivals in various cities and countries, and since April 2013 he has headed the international festival “Kremlin Musical”. He was the first representative of his profession to give a concert to polar explorers at the North Pole on Easter Day 2009.

A special place in the musician’s repertoire is occupied by the cycle of 24 caprices by Niccolo Paganini, for a long time considered unenforceable. The entire cycle was performed by only a few violinists in the world, and Dmitry was one of them. His repertoire includes almost all major concerts for violin and orchestra; 10 CDs have been recorded by the recording companies Delos, Conforza, DV Classics.

The musician paid great attention restoration of the status of classical music in the value system modern society, conducted master classes in different countries, devoted a lot of time to charitable activities and supporting events in favor of children and youth. It is no coincidence that in January 2010 he was awarded the honorary title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.”

In April 2011, through the efforts of violinist Dmitry Kogan and the head of the AVS-group holding, philanthropist Valery Savelyev, the Fund for Supporting Unique Cultural Projects named after Kogan was created. The public stage of the Foundation’s first project was Kogan’s concert in the Column Hall of the House of Unions. On the Russian stage, five great violins - Stradivari, Guarneri, Amati, Guadagnini and Villaume - in the hands of Dmitry revealed the depth of their sound.

The cultural project “Five Great Violins in One Concert” was successfully presented at the best concert venues in Russia and abroad. The legendary Robrecht violin, created in 1728 by the Cremonese master Bartolomeo Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri Del Gesu, was acquired by the Foundation for the Support of Unique Cultural Projects and transferred to Dmitry Kogan on September 1, 2011 in Milan. In January 2013, Dmitry presented the “Five Great Violins” concert with great success to the world political and business elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

At the Yaroslavl Center named after V.V. Tereshkova, the musician, carried out a unique project: the performance of “The Seasons” by Vivaldi and Astor Piazzolla in the “Bolshoi” program musical journey"(winner of the II International Festival "Reflection of the Universe", 2015) in combination with modern multimedia full-dome 3D visualization.

By watching this program, those gathered honored the memory of their beloved violinist and friend.

Yaroslavl residents will remember Dmitry Kogan as a uniquely talented artist, an amazingly bright and whole person,

awakening best strings human soul.