Gregory Nisnevich - Souvenir of Russia

Guitarist, Artist, Argentine Tango Dancer Gregory Nisnevich began his music studies in St. Petersburg, Russia at the age of four. He studied with Vladimir Denisov, Yevgeniya Riabokon and Ilya Permiakov. He continued his education with Joseph Urshalmi at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music in Israel, where he later became a faculty member. In 2001, Gregory became the first guitarist to receive a prestigious Artist Diploma from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, Colorado, where he studied with Maestro Ricardo Iznaola. Gregory is a winner of the 1998 International Classical Guitar Competition in Portland, Oregon, a first place winner of the 1995 International Israeli Radio Competition and a first place winner of the 1992 Contemporary Music Competition in Israel. He is a winner of special grants from American-Israel Cultural Foundation, Chamber Music America, and a three-time winner of the grant from Colorado Council of the Arts. Gregory's repertoire as a soloist includes not only music by Israeli and Russian composers, but also an extended 'standard' repertoire of a performing guitarist that includes Baroque, classical, Spanish and 20th century music. This Russian-born musician interprets Russian, Spanish, South American and other world classical and folk melodies with an impeccable sense of style and affection, showing the lyrical beauty and color of the music. Gregory's unique artistic abilities and highly successful concerts and recitals earned him the honor of the first performance of works by famous contemporary composers Jan Freidlin, Emanuel Val, Daniel Akiva and others. In 2001, Gregory encountered passionate music of Argentine Tango and it has become a part of his repertoire not only as a musician, but as a dancer as well. It has opened for him a new, endless path of creative exploration. As a dancer, Gregory performs in tango shows and teaches group and private dance classes. Currently, Gregory maintains an active touring schedule, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He performs regularly with the Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra, Golden Strings Quartet in Israel and Europe, the Mercury Ensemble and Extasis Tango Orchestra, and Jupiter Tango Orchestra in the United States.

1) Variations on Alyabiev's the Nightingale
2) Souvenir de Moscou Op. 6
3) Fantaisie Souvenir de Russie Op. 63 - Gregory Nisnevich Vladimir Petrov
4) Variations on a Theme from Mozart's Don Giovanni
5) Tarantella - Gregory Nisnevich Vladimir Petrov
6) Why Are You Poor Tree Branch
7) Yesterday to Me Young Maiden - Gregory Nisnevich Vladimir Petrov
8) Variations on a Russian Folk Song "Akh Vy Seni Moi Seni..."
9) Mist Over the Lake
10) Intermezzo
11) Rainy Day
12) At the Village Fence
13) Waltz of Dancing Pines
14) Two Cats on the Roof