Gordan Nikolic

Gordan Nikolic is one of those musicians who seems like he is always playing or conducting or teaching. Nikolic studied at the conservatory in Basel, Switzerland, earning his teaching and solo violin certificates in 1987 and 1990, respectively, and dividing his interests between Baroque and contemporary music. Nikolic had no trouble immediately taking on the leader position of the Chamber Orchestra of the Auvergne, then with other orchestras. He has been with the London Symphony Orchestra since 1998, and concertmaster and artistic director of the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra since 2004. Nikolic guest conducts many chamber orchestras and is also heard as a concerto soloist, giving the premiere performance of James MacMillan's A Deep but Dazzling Darkness in 2003. He participates in several chamber music festivals and teaches in London and Rotterdam. Nikolic's many recordings are found on Pentatone, Challenge Classics, LSO Live, and other labels. ~ Patsy Morita