Dmytro Morozov

Dmytro Morozov (born 10 November 1976)
Морозов Дмитро Петрович / О. І. Чепалов // Енциклопедія Сучасної України [Електронний ресурс / Редкол.: І. М. Дзюба, А. І. Жуковський, М. Г. Железняк [та ін.] ; НАН України, НТШ. – К. : Інститут енциклопедичних досліджень НАН України, 2020.] 
- is the Ukrainian versatile musician known for his expertise as an opera conductor, organist, ensemble pianist, choral conductor, symphony conductor, and arranger. Throughout his career, he has conducted numerous opera and ballet performances, showcasing his talent and passion for music. He has achieved recognition both in Ukraine and internationally for his exceptional talent and contributions to the music industry.
==Early life==
Dmitry Morozov, born in 1976, hails from a family with a strong academic and practical background. His father was highly knowledgeable in various scientific fields, such as technology and agriculture, and has authored land improvement systems in the Kharkiv region (Ukraine). Meanwhile, his mother was a devoted teacher specializing in mathematics, mechanics, and applied materials at the 1st Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology."Музичні зустрічі" в Органному залі Чернівецької Філармонії з Дмитром Морозовим з м.Харків (29 березня 2022 р.)
==Education==
1991-1995: Borys Lyatoshynsky Kharkiv Music School, Choral Conducting Department (under Oleksandr Linkov) and Optional Course in Organ Performance (under Valeriy Klimovsky).Dmytro Morozov - Chief Conductor. KHARKIV NATIONAL ACADEMIC OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE named after M. V. Lysenko Dmytro Morozov believes that meeting his conducting teacher, Oleksandr Linkov, was a life-changing encounter. It was Linkov who taught him to appreciate art, have a deep respect for musical notation, and think in terms of music. 
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1995-1999: Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts, Department of Choral Conducting (under Oleksandr Linkov) and Optional Course in Organ Performance (under Valeriy Klimovsky).
Історія кафедри. Кафедра хорового та оперно-симфонічного диригування // Ха́рківський націона́льний університе́т мисте́цтв імені І. П. Котляре́вського.
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2001-2005: Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music (Kyiv), Department of Opera and Symphony Conducting, under the guidance of People's Artist of Ukraine, Professor Vadym Gnedash.
 This period of training proved to be a pivotal event in his life, as it transformed the young maestro into a mature Master, capable of commanding various genres and styles of music. 
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2004: Masterclass with the renowned contemporary organist, Professor Luigi Celeghin from the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
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2005-2008: Assistantship at the Department of Opera and Symphony Conducting, Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, under the supervision of People's Artist of Ukraine, Professor Vadym Gnedash.
==Career==
Maestro Dmytro Morozov's career achievements include a wide range of musical disciplines, showcasing his remarkable talent and versatility. He has held various positions and worked at prestigious institutions, making an enduring impact on the classical music scene.
Over the years, he has gained recognition as one of the finest interpreters of Russian symphonic classics and an unrivaled interpreter of world opera masterpieces such as "The Queen of Spades," "Othello," "Pagliacci," "La Traviata," "Aida," "Carmen," "Il Trovatore," "Samson and Delilah," "Iolanta," "Prince Igor," "Aleko," and more. 
[Морозов Дмитрий Петрович / Мистецький олімп України // Українська конфедерація журналістів. Золотий фонд нації: Національні лідери України. Україна, Європа, Світ. — Київ, 2013. — с.450-451]
In the year 2000, he had a momentous meeting with Yevgeny Svetlanov, a renowned People's Artist of the USSR. This encounter proved to be highly influential and marked the beginning of Dmitry Morozov's rapid ascent as an opera and symphonic conductor, allowing him to broaden his musical horizons and learn from a true master of the craft.
From 2002 to 2010, Maestro Morozov held the position of conductor and later conductor-director at the Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko. During this time, he conducted a wide range of operatic and ballet performances, demonstrating his expertise in these art forms. He had the opportunity to conduct renowned repertoire pieces such as "Aida", "La Traviata" and "Il Trovatore" by Giuseppe Verdi, "Pagliacci" by Ruggero Leoncavallo, "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini, "Aleko" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, "The Queen of Spades", "Eugene Onegin", and "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, as well as "Prince Igor" by Alexander Borodin, among others. Additionally, he was involved in Vitaliy Hubarenko's "Love Letters". 
Дмитрий Морозов: «В театр приходишь либо на 15 минут, либо на всю жизнь» 
"ПРЯМАЯ ЛИНИЯ" в редакции издания "Вечерний Харьков", гость: Д.Морозов (эфир от 06.02.18)
 Maestro Morozov showcased his exceptional talent as a conductor and arranger through his remarkable instrumentalization and national premiere production of Modest Mussorgsky's opera "Marriage" in 2004 (Kyiv) and 2005 (Kharkiv), in collaboration with director Zhanna Chepela.
Дмитро Морозов - головний диригент. Харківський національний академічний театр опери та балету імені М.Лисенка.
 He achieved the national first theatrical production of a requiem dedicated to the memory of the Holodomor victims in Ukraine. The play was titled "Panakhyda for Those Who Perished From Famine" by Yevhen Stankovych and was directed by Zhanna Chepela. It took place in 2008 at the Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko. 
 The production served as a requiem for the victims of the Holodomor, the man-made famine-genocide in Ukraine.
His contributions to the theater showcased his versatility and talent in conducting various styles and genres.
During the same period (2002-2006), he also served as an soloist-organist at the Dnipropetrovsk House of Organ and Chamber Music, further showcasing his proficiency as an organist and enriching the cultural life of the city.
A significant portion of Dmytro Morozov's work is dedicated to performing complex symphonic compositions that, for various reasons, had not been performed on Ukrainian stages for a long time.
During his leadership of the Kharkiv Youth Symphony Orchestra "Slobodzhan" from 2004 to 2009, he performed and recorded several compositions on television that hadn't been played on Kharkiv stages for over 50 years. These included Alexander Scriabin's "The Poem of Ecstasy", Franz Liszt's symphonic poem "Tasso: lamento e trionfo", Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor in his own orchestration. He also orchestrated, performed, premiered and published Volodymyr Koptun's composition "Duma about Baturyn", the copy of which is being preserved in the Library of Congress in the United States. He conducted the first performances of Mily Balakirev's "Islamey", Alexander Scriabin's piano concerto with orchestra, Alexander Borodin's Symphony No. 2, and others.
Under Dmytro Morozov's leadership, the Kharkiv Youth Orchestra "Slobodzhan"became the city's finest symphony orchestra, earning the prestigious status of "academic." Several directions of the orchestra's development are also associated with Dmytro Morozov. As a talented and young chief conductor, he always made the right choices in forming the orchestra's repertoire policy, as creative growth of any ensemble is inconceivable without it. 
He was the first in Ukraine to participate in a project combining a symphony orchestra with a ballroom dance championship. In addition, he was the first in Ukraine to realize a project of organizing a fireworks display accompanied by a symphony orchestra on the central square of Kharkiv during the celebration of the Liberation Day of Kharkiv.
From 2006 to 2008, Maestro Morozov served as the Chief Invited Conductor and Curator of the Orchestra, Choir, Vocal, and Opera Departments at Dnipropetrovsk Academy of Music named after Mikhail Glinka, contributing to the education and development of young musicians.
In 2007, he directed the first national production of Claudio Monteverdi's opera "Orfeo" in Ukraine, which was also the first production in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The performance was presented in Russian language and involved the students of the Dnipropetrovsk Academy of Music and Conservatory. This production marked a national premiere of the opera in Ukraine.
In 2008, Maestro Morozov conducted the world premiere of Antonio Salieri's "Requiem" in his own edition in Kharkiv (Ukraine), Dnipro (Ukraine), and Moscow (Russian Federation). 
 
The recording of this performance was recognized in Japan (2015) as the best interpretation of this composition in the world. 
Дмитро Морозов. ЖУРІ // МОЛОДІЖНИЙ МУЗИЧНИЙ ХАБ.
From 2010 to 2012, he served as a conductor at the Voronezh State Theater of Opera in Russia. 
 During this time, he conducted the Russian premiere of George Frideric Handel's opera "Orlando" (directed by Zhanna Chepela) and the premiere of the operetta "Sevastopol Waltz" by Konstantin Listov (directed by Serhiy Smeyan, People's Artist of Ukraine, and laureate of the Shevchenko National Prize).
From 2011 to 2014, Maestro Morozov served as the chief conductor of the Kyiv National Academic Theatre of Operetta, after accepting an invitation from its artistic director, Borys Strutynskyi. During his relatively short tenure, he successfully directed two vibrant operettas: "Chasing Two Hares" by Vladlen Lukashev and "The Gypsy Baron" by Johann Strauss II. The National Operetta's production of "Chasing Two Hares" offers a fresh and unexpected interpretation of a well-known domestic comedy based on Mykhailo Starytsky's play. To impress and surprise the audience, daring steps were taken: the play's text was modernized, the original score was adorned with 15 arrangements, a "Hopak" from Aram Khachaturian's ballet "Gayane" was included, along with the famous "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.Оперета «За двома зайцями» за мотивами п’єси М. Старицького. Київський національний академічний театр опери.
 Furthermore, the repertoire of concert programs has been expanded, and a series of concerts featuring the theater's symphony orchestra called "Pearls of World Symphonic Classical Music" has been organized. In 2013, Maestro Morozov became the first Ukrainian conductor to stage the full Broadway version of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" in Ukraine.
Furthermore, Maestro Morozov established the "Open Air" Festival, which took place from 2012 to 2014 in Bucha, Kyiv Region (Ukraine).
In 2013, Maestro Morozov's accomplishments were recognized with his inclusion in the encyclopedic edition "National Leaders of Ukraine", known as the "Golden Fund of the Nation". This acknowledgment attests to his significant contributions to Ukrainian culture and music.
Maestro Morozov is also the Artistic Director of the "O'Fest" festival, the only festival in Ukraine that includes opera, operetta, and musical performances in its program.FaceNews. "В Киеве и Буче объединяли Украину" (03.06.2014).
In 2013, he became the first Ukrainian conductor to tour the Cairo Opera House in Egypt, where he performed Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet "the Sleeping Beauty". This marked a significant achievement and a testament to his international recognition.
For the past 20 years, the musician has dedicated himself to studying ancient church chants. He has gained recognition for his arrangements of popular chants such as the Serbian "Cherubic Hymn" in eight voices, the Greek "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," and hymns from the Liturgy of St. Panteleimon. These arrangements have become well-known among choir directors in Ukraine and Russia.
Maestro Morozov frequently tours as a symphonic conductor and organist, captivating audiences in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Switzerland and other countries. His contributions to numerous international festivals highlight his prominence in the music world.
These highlights only scratch the surface of Maestro Dmytro Morozov's illustrious career. His dedication to music, his accomplishments as a conductor, organist, and musical director, and his tireless efforts to enrich the cultural landscape of Ukraine and beyond make him a true luminary in the field of classical music.
===Organ Music===
One of Maestro Morozov's passions lies in his dedication as an organist. He has curated captivating musical programs and performed concerts both in Ukraine and abroad. 
He began playing the organ at the age of 16. His journey as a soloist-organist began at the Dnipro House of Organ and Chamber Music from 2002 to 2006. Interestingly, during the concert season of 2004-2005, he performed 150 compositions on the organ.
In fact, his exceptional talent led him to play the organ at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City during a service for Pope Francis in 2019, becoming the first Ukrainian and only the fourth musician ever to have the honor. Following this momentous event, Dmitry Morozov was awarded a gold medal commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Spanish Royal Order. In 2019, he also received the title of Honorary Professor at the Catholic University of New Spain in Miami, Florida, USA.Master Dmitry Morosov appointed Honorary Professor of UCNE (Ukraine) (Oct 1, 2019). In January 2020, with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine to the Holy See and the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, a series of concerts of spiritual and organ music took place at the Pantheon in Rome, St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican, and the academic hall of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, enthralling audiences with spiritual and organ music.Радіо Марія. Дмитро Морозов про визнання Ватикану, сакральну музику (18.10.2019)
НАГРАДИЛИ ЗОЛОТОЙ МЕДАЛЬЮ: ХАРЬКОВСКИЙ МУЗЫКАНТ ИГРАЛ НА МЕССЕ ПАПЫ РИМСКОГО (08.10.2019) // Информационный портал. Новости Харькова.
Привітання від ХНАТОБ / СХІД OPERA (01.10.2019).
Dmytro Morozov's performances in these prestigious locations demonstrate his skill and recognition as a soloist-organist.
Dmytro Morozov has performed in various churches and halls, including:
* Church of the Holy Family and Church of the Holy Mother of God in Kharkiv
* St. Paul's Church in Odesa
* Column Hall of the National Philharmonic and the Halls of the National Academy of Music (Kyiv, Ukraine)
* Philharmonic Halls in Chernivtsi, Donetsk, Mariupol, and Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)
* St. Martin's Cathedral, German Church, and Church in Ruzinov (Bratislava, Slovakia)
* St. Casimir's Cathedral and University Cathedral (Vilnius, Lithuania)
* Anglican Cathedral, Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral, and Art Gallery (Moscow, Russia)
* St. Nicholas Cathedral in Trnava, Slovakia
* Cathedral Church (Banska Bystrica, Slovakia)
* Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (St. Petersburg, Russia)
* Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń (Lichen, Poland)
* Central Kirche (Bad Salzungen, Biberach)
* Cathedrals in Klaipeda and Druskininkai, Lithuania
* Festival Halls in Trnava (Slovakia), Pelplin (Poland), and Lenhovo (Poland)
* Saint Peter's Basilica (Vatican)
* Basilica of Saint Paul (Vatican )
* Pantheon (Rome, Italy)
* Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Rome, Italy)
* Sant'Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso (Rome, Italy)
* Great Hall of the Academy of Sacred Music of the Pope
* Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano
* Sant’Andrea della ValleХБФ «ПОКРОВ» проводить у Ватикані, в Римі благодійну акцію “З ВІРОЮ В УКРАЇНУ” в межах програми “Тиждень молитов за мир та перемогу України” (відкриття).
* St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church (Mississauga, Canada)
* Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (Toronto, Canada)
* St.Michael & All Angels Church (Toronto, Canada)
* Paris Presbyterian Church (Paris, Canada)
His performances continue to captivate audiences with his exceptional skills and passion for the organ, leaving a lasting impression wherever he plays.
==Awards==
*In 1995, won the first prize at the All-Ukrainian Choral Conductors' Competition named after D. Bortniansky in Sumy.
*He received the second prize at the International Competition named after S. Prokofiev in the composer's homeland, where he served as a pianist-concertmaster.
*He was awarded the laureate title at the Kharkiv Festival "Kharkiv Mystetsky" in the category of "Parade of Conductors" for his performance of Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
* In 2002, won the third prize at the 2nd International Choral Conductors' Competition named after Leontovych in Kyiv.
*In 2003, participated as the only Ukrainian representative in the International Organists' Competition named after M. Tariverdiev in Kaliningrad.
* In 2005, won the third prize at the 3rd International Choral Conductors' Competition named after Mykola Leontovych in Kyiv.
* In 2007, Dmitry Morozov achieved a remarkable accomplishment by winning the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine competition for the presidential grant in the field of musical and theatrical arts.Харьковский дирижер Дмитрий Морозов получил грант президента Украины (15.08.2007) // Status Quo - Новости Харькова, Киева, Полтавы, Львова, Донбасса.. This prestigious award was granted for his outstanding work in staging the opera "Suleiman and Roxolana" (also known as "Love in the Harem") composed by Oleksandr Kostin. According to conductor Dmytro Morozov, the opera "Suleiman and Roxolana" emerged at the turn of the century and tells a captivating story of love between two remarkable individuals: the Turkish sultan and the daughter of an Orthodox priest. The significance of this opera lies in its connection to the history of the Ukrainian people.В Харькове готовят мировую премьеру (20.08.2007). // Медиа группа «Объектив», Харьков.
*In 2010, he received the Honorary Diploma from the Ministry of Culture of Russia, the International Slavic Fund, and the Russian Academy of Arts for his contribution to preserving the spiritual heritage of the Slavic people. The award was personally presented by Zurab Tsereteli.
*In 2019, he received the title of Honoured Worker of Arts of Ukraine.Працівники культури і мистецтва, релігійні діячі України, іноземні громадяни, удостоєні державних нагород, почених звань України та зарубіжних країн у IІ півріччі 2020 року [Електронний ресурс. - Київ: 2021.]
*In 2019, he was honored as a Professor of Music at the Catholic University of New Spain (Miami, Florida, USA).
*In 2019, was awarded by Gold Medal of the Constantine Order of St.George of the Two Bourbons of the King of Spain with the title of the Knight of Justice in recognition of his remarkable artistic achievements.
*In 2020, Gold medal for strengthening cultural ties between Ukraine and the Vatican.Дмитро Морозов. МОЛОДІЖНИЙ МУЗИЧНИЙ ХАБ.
*In 2020 and 2023, he was awarded with two honorary diplomas by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Vatican.
These awards and honors reflect the recognition and appreciation of Dmytro Morozov's exceptional talent and contributions to the field of music.
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