What is the best thing that I love about my work?
I am very captivated by the complexity and integrity of the art of conducting. It is a constant challenge to understand a work accurately and to interpret it credibly. Finding all the necessary tools and keys to unlock the mystery of a particular work, discover it with the orchestra and convey it to the listener.
What is my idea of happiness?
It’s very difficult for me to analyse it, and I don’t think I can pinpoint anything in particular, but I often find myself thinking that I just feel happy for no specific reason, as if I feel light from within and everything around me seems magical and beautiful. Breathing, being alive, talking, thinking, creating, just being part of the universe – this is probably the greatest happiness for me. I believe that the feeling of happiness is something that we cultivate in ourselves, it is rather not the influence of any specific factors, but a way of perceiving the world.
What is my greatest fear?
My biggest fear is to die before fully expressing myself and not being able to achieve everything I had planned and wanted.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
I have a bad habit of putting everything off until the last moment, even leaving the house, which often leads me to be late… I am working on it 😊
Which living persons in my profession do I most admire?
It is very difficult for me to choose a few people, because I am inspired by many conductors, depending on the repertoire or a particular performance, rehearsals etc. For me, the image of an “admired conductor” is a collective one. As a young professional, I consider it a great blessing that we live in a time when we have access to a large number of media materials that allow us to learn from the greatest masters of the past and present.
What is my greatest extravagance?
I don’t consider myself a particularly extravagant person, but people are usually surprised by my profession.
On what occasion would I lie?
Sometimes I can tell a lie to smooth things over and not aggravate or deteriorate a relationship, or to avoid upsetting the other person. But when it comes to people close to me, members of my family, I believe it is necessary to tell the truth in any case, because I know that the situation will be correctly perceived and understood.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
Unfortunately, unlike a violinist or flutist, I cannot play my “instrument” (which is the orchestra) every day and as many times as I would like 😊
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
I am the happiest when I have a sense of complete contact with the musicians in the orchestra and feel that we are living a unique artistic moment together. When there is no more me or the orchestra, there is only music and the wave of feelings and impressions it evokes.
If I could, what would I change about myself?
I would like to be more disciplined when it comes to time management.
What is my greatest achievement in work?
My professional highlights so far have been working and studying with Riccardo Muti, reaching the semi-finals of the very prestigious international Mahler Competition and opening the Bachfest at St Thomas’ Church in Leipzig in a concert that was broadcast live. As for the greatest achievements in my work, I believe they are yet to come… time will tell.
Where would I most like to live?
Currently, I would like to have the opportunity to travel a lot and live in different countries on different continents to get to know different cultures, and then maybe in 30-40 years I would decide where I would like to settle down. But I can definitely say that in the long run I like cities more than the countryside and I would like to see the sea from my window.
What is my most treasured possession?
I like to believe that it’s my brain 😊
What is my most marked characteristic?
Emotionality.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
St. Sofia`s Square, Kyiv, Ukraine.
What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
“Eurasia” (Japanese cuisine) and “Khayyam” (Persian cuisine). And home, of course.
What books influenced my life and how?
Encyclopaedia about space. There is so much incomprehensible, mystical, majestic and immense in the world. This fascinates and inspires me and makes me believe that absolutely anything is possible in the world.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
Aria “Un bel dì, vedremo” from the opera “Madama Butterfly” by Giacomo Puccini.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
I don’t have one.
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
My mom is my heroine.
Which movie would I recommend to see once in a lifetime?
I would recommend two movies that I can watch forever and never get bored of: “Some Like It Hot” (1959) and “La Grande Vadrouille” (1966).
What role play stories in my life and work?
Our lives are made up of many stories that undoubtedly have an impact on our lives and work.
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ mean to me?
This is my life motto.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My family
Which people or companies would I like to work with ?
Berliner Philharmoniker, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, The Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Riccardo Muti, Gustavo Dudamel, Paavo Järvi, Simon Rattle, Christian Thielemann
What project am I looking forward to work on?
Every project I am in.
Where can you see me or my work?
I announce my upcoming performances on my social media (Instagram, Facebook)
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
Nothing yet.
Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story?
Anna Demianchuk, Zofia Kiniorska, Anna (Alb) Maiorova, Ayaka Uenomachi, Olha Stukalova
How can you contact me?
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