2023 Radda Rise International String Competition

 

Alexander Fiszer

Second Prize - Cello/Bass Division

Category 3

 

16-year-old cellist Alexander Peter Fiszer began his musical journey with the cello at the age of 6. His passion for the instrument was evident from a young age, often featuring it during school "show and tell" sessions. By 9, Alexander was showcasing his talent at various venues, including churches, holiday parties, local libraries, and elder care facilities.

In 2019, he received a partial scholarship to the Mike Block String Camp in Florida. For five years, he played with the Tim Keyes Consort and is also an active member of the Stretto String Ensemble, Hopewell Valley Pops Orchestra, and the Boston Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. A highlight of his young career was in February 2019, when he performed solo at Weil Hall in Carnegie Hall as part of the Crescendo International Competition.

Alexander has been privileged to train under accomplished cellists like Evangeline Benedetti, David Szepessy, Uri Vardi, Mark Churchill, and his current teacher, Susan Moses Bloom. During the pandemic, his commitment to music remained unwavering. He engaged in Amit Peled’s Online Academy, the Your Body in Your Strad Virtual Conference for two consecutive years, Sphinx Performance Academy sessions, Encore Summer Camp, and virtual classes with Benjamin Zander. He also remained active with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's online rehearsals.

His recent performances include tours in Greece and South Africa with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, a Swiss tour with the Stretto String Ensemble, and the Sphinx Performance Academy at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Moreover, he made a mark at Nebrija University's Forum Musikae in Madrid, securing second place in their competition. 

For Alexander, music is a cherished gift, and he's grateful for the incredible community that shares his musical journey.

 

Cello Concerto No. 1, Mov. I by Camille Saint-Saëns


Cello Concerto in C, Mov. II by Franz Joseph Haydn