Press
“The Closing Gala of Bragança ClassicFest 2025 was a true celebration of music in all its diversity, marked by the Portuguese debut of the Philharmonia Frankfurt Orchestra and the fantastic trumpeter Vladislav Lavrik Under the baton of conductor Yuri Gilbo, the program spanned centuries and styles – from the baroque brilliance of Handel and Vivaldi to the romantic power of Brahms and Tchaikovsky, through the lyricism of Gershwin and the passionate tango of Piazzolla. There was also room for the extraordinary virtuosity of Lavrik, one of today’s best trumpeters, in works such as Hora Staccato and Carnival of Venice. Several standing ovations and three encores crowned a night of great performances, applause, and emotion—the perfect ending to an unforgettable edition of Bragança ClassicFest”.
“…Vladislav Lavrik and the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra succeeded from making the gloomy, painful and at the same time absurd in Prokofiev’s 6th symphony. Lyrical and bizarre intertwined and immediately stood in contrast to each other. Apparently desired gestures of socialist realism appeared alienated, angular and wild. Lavrik managed to have the unusual sound contrasts and the blatant topics and rhythms in the Largo, it was as impressive as the design of the final set, in which everything was soaked up by melancholy, skepticism and susceptive bizarre. Bravo for a masterpiece of the orchestra and his guest conductor!”
“All this multi-layer of the texture subtly and carefully revealed Vladislav Lavrik. The most powerful dramatic climaxes in the spirit of the latest Symphones of Tchaikovsky, enthusiastic passion in the duet of Zemfira (Ksenia Muslanova) and the young Tsygan (Maxim Dorofeev), burning the jealousy of Aleko (Mikhail Atamanovich) – all this was not only expressively in the way, but also “conveyed” by means of orchestral colors. That evening, Vladislav Lavrik showed himself a serious player in the opera genre, and it is obvious that he can be in demand in full-fledged theatrical stories.”
“…Vladislav Lavrik and the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra succeeded from making the gloomy, painful and at the same time absurd in Prokofiev’s 6th symphony. Lyrical and bizarre intertwined and immediately stood in contrast to each other. Apparently desired gestures of socialist realism appeared alienated, angular and wild. Lavrik managed to have the unusual sound contrasts and the blatant topics and rhythms in the Largo, it was as impressive as the design of the final set, in which everything was soaked up by melancholy, skepticism and susceptive bizarre. Bravo for a masterpiece of the orchestra and his guest conductor!”
“On this evening, trumpet player Vladislav Lavrik shone.”
“This past Saturday night, audience members at Western Carolina UniversityТs Coulter Auditorium had the rare opportunity to hear moments of great beauty presented by Vladislav Lavrik, principal trumpet of the Russian National Orchestra and Lillian Pearson, pianist. As part of the annual three-day trumpet festival, the two played in complete musical harmony, offering at times, breathtaking passages.”
“After a moment of shock, the audience embraced this decidedly Russian arrangement of the American classic “Rhapsody in Blue” arranged by Timofei Dokshitzer for trumpet. Lavrik’s triumphant final notes drew a deserved ovation. At intermission, Napa Valley Symphony director Asher Raboy pronounced the rendition “great fun.”
“Vladislav Lavrik, navigated the opening glissando with great panache. This “young man with a horn” proved that he would do just fine in any big city. Lavrik has a gorgeous sound, with tasteful use of the wa-wa mute, and displayed the kind of innate musicality that is beyond teaching.”
“Almost incomprehensibly complex and demanding, the concerto brought the orchestra to new heights but put the spotlight directly on Kobrin, Lavrik and their witty, wonderful dialogue. The final notes had barely faded before the audience seemed to rise as one, cheering.”
“Somewhat faster and more dynamically controlled than most performances, this rendition was electrifying. The passion and excitement throughout was palpable. Lavrik’s performance of this trumpet classic is a must-hear for anyone planning to perform it!”
“Vladislav Lavrik played his trumpet solo with a healthy sound and a strong rhythm.”
“This is Vladislav Lavrik, a wonderful, simply fantastic trumpeter, who in this performance was one of the most brilliant and impressive highlights of the evening.”
“In G. H. Stolzel’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in D major, a magnificent trumpet solo was demonstrated by Vladislav Lavrik.”
“…trumpeter Vladislav Lavrik was at the top of his game, whose confident solos organized the unknowingly rushing first movement.”
“And how beautifully the upper sounds were taken by the young god of the orchestra, trumpeter Vladislav Lavrik.”
