Boris Pergamenschikow: The Lasting Legacy of a Music Mentor

In 1977, Boris Pergamenschikow emigrated from Russia to Germany, eventually becoming a professor at the Hanns Eisler University in Berlin. His unique teaching style focused on individual students and their development as musicians. One of his students, Claudio Bohorquez, remembers him fondly and continues his legacy as a professor at the Eisler University.

Pergamenschikow’s dedication to music and his students was widely known. Christian Tetzlaff, another musician influenced by him, recalls his mentor’s attention to detail and willingness to embrace new ideas. His impact on the musical community is still felt to this day.

Andrea von Bernstorff, a close friend of Pergamenschikow, remembers him as an intellectual and a source of inspiration. She initiated the Boris Pergamenschikow Prize for contemporary chamber music and organized the memorial concert in his honor. The concert will take place on April 30th at the Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt and will feature performances by various composers, including pieces by Pergamenschikow’s friends Mauricio Kagel and Krzysztof Penderecki. Performers will include Pergamenschikow’s students and artistic companions. The evening promises to be a heartfelt tribute to a beloved teacher and mentor who left a lasting impact on the music world.