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Susanna Stefani Caetani
susanna@onlystage.co.uk
The Duo Prokofiev - Mirković is an innovative music ensemble that fuses the ethereal sounds of electronic music with the timeless elegance of the viola. This collaboration brings together two artists from different musical worlds to create a unique auditory experience that transcends genres and captivates audiences.
Gabriel Prokofiev is a composer who merges Western classical traditions with contemporary electronic dance music. He studied at Birmingham and York Universities and pursued a career in dance, grime, electro, and hip hop production. Prokofiev's unique sound blends classical roots with electronic influences. He composes for orchestras, string quartets, and electronics, with nine concertos featuring turntables among his works. Over the past decade, he has created numerous orchestral, chamber, and electronic pieces, including for renowned dance companies and his first opera, "Elizabetta". His works have been performed internationally by orchestras such as the Seattle Symphony, Detroit Symphony, and St Petersburg Philharmonic,BBC Philharmonic and BBC Symphony. Notable artists like Daniel Hope, Branford Marsalis, and DJ Mr Switch have championed his music. Prokofiev also DJs, remixes live performances, and founded the Nonclassical record label.
Saša Mirković is a celebrated Serbian violist, praised as the best Serbian violist and a charismatic artist. Born in Čačak in 1980, he studied at the School for Music Talents in Ćuprija and graduated from the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. Mirković's career spans solo, chamber, and orchestral performances, along with roles as an educator and concert organizer. His repertoire includes classical and contemporary music, with elements of world, jazz, and pop.
He founded the Ensemble Metamorphosis and has premiered over 80 works for viola. Mirković has performed at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House, and with orchestras such as the Belgrade Chamber Orchestra and Slovak Sinfonietta. His accolades include the "Music Classics" award for Male Soloist of the Year (2016) and the Serbian Association of Composers’ award for contemporary music. He is also a professor at the Faculty of Philology and Arts in Kragujevac.