Via Nova Percussion Group
Alexander Kamenarov, Johannes Eder, Rupert Struber, Georgi Varbanov. This international percussion ensemble, founded in Salzburg, lives up to its name: from the very beginning, the four young musicians set out to explore new sonic paths and raise awareness of the rich sound palette offered by often underestimated percussion instruments.
Whether performing on television for MDR and ZDF, live radio broadcasts on SWR and Ö1, or at countless concerts, Via Nova has won over audiences and critics alike at renowned festivals such as the Festival Echternach, Salzburg Festival, Carinthischer Sommer, les muséiques (Switzerland), Chamber Music Weeks of Sofia, Finca Festival Gran Canaria, Musicastello (Italy), Taipei International Percussion Convention, Hong Kong Drum Festival, and many more.
Performing with choirs, orchestras, instrumental or vocal soloists, or as a quartet, Via Nova impresses with stylistic sensitivity, expressive diversity and a commanding stage presence.
Remaining true to their name, the ensemble constantly expands its repertoire with commissioned works and challenging arrangements. As the newspaper Luxemburger Wort wrote of their interpretation of Bach's Fugue No. 20 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. 1: “It is practically impossible to play Bach any better on percussion instruments.”
Via Nova is also in demand for cross-disciplinary projects, having collaborated in 2006 and 2007 with photographer Konrad Laimer and composers Eduard Demetz and Herbert Grassl.
The group combines a wealth of ideas with a passion for authentic music-making. In 2005, they won First Prize and two additional awards at the International Percussion Competition in Luxembourg.
But their greatest recognition comes from the audience: “The audience went wild. Three standing ovations led to encores, each more exciting than the last. A superlative evening of percussion! We hope to hear you again soon, musicians of the Via Nova Percussion Group!”
Via Nova performs exclusively on Adams Musical Instruments.
