Vollmaier

Projects

Pianist

After completing his studies at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, Sašo started to develop his musical style influenced by different groups he collaborated/is collaborating with (from 'chamber' to 'alternative music'). Vollmaier is fond of sound, always seeking the nuances of perfection in imperfection. He works as a studio pianist, accompanist, and keyboard player. Sašo has participated in the recordings of the following records:
 
  • Vollmaier: Feng Cha (single 2023)
  • Vollmaier: Nietzsche (single 2022)
  • Laibach: Wir sind das Volk (2022)
  • Vollmaier: Odsev (single 2021)
  • Vollmaier: Kind of Laibach (2020)
  • Laibach: Revisited (2019)
  • 'On voulait tout casser' movie by Philippe Guillard  (music by Maxime Lebidois & Roméo Guillard), piano (2015)
  • Nika Vistoropski: Ljuba (2015)
  • Laibach: Spectre (2014) 
  • Laibach: Iron Sky (2013)
  • Bratko Bibič & The Madleys: Kabinet čudes Brutka Bimbiča (2013) 
  • Polona Kasal: Na cesti (2013) 
  • Laibach: Monumental Retro - Avant - Garde, Live at Tate Modern (2012) 
  • Laibach: Revisited 
  • Silence: Musical Accompaniment For The End Of The World (2012)
  • Zbudimo Kralja Matjazza (2011)
  • New Creatives: Soul Food (2009)
  • Funtango: History (2008)
  • Sonja Lovrenčič: Filomundus (2006)
  • Haim Isaacs: The hole in the wall (2006)
     
Prizes/Awards

Pianist:
 
  • gold prize - Slovenian regional competition in Maribor, SI (TEMSIG), Piano, 2000 (mentor: Narcis Grabar, SGBŠ Maribor)
  • bronze prize - Slovenian national competition in Ljubljana, SI (TEMSIG), Piano, 2000 (mentor: Narcis Grabar, SGBŠ Maribor)

Accompanist:

  • gold prize - Slovenian regional competition in Črnomelj, SI (TEMSIG) with Lora Kozlevčar - Violoncello, 2012 (mentor: Iva Vrbić, GŠ Franca Šturma)
  • gold prize - Slovenian national competition in Ljubljana, SI (TEMSIG) with Lora Kozlevčar - Violoncello, 2012 (mentor: Iva Vrbić, GŠ Franca Šturma)
  • gold prize - Slovenian regional competition in Velenje, SI (TEMSIG) with Blaž Starc - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Dejan Kus, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - Slovenian national competition in Krško, SI (TEMSIG) with Blaž Starc - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Dejan Kus, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - International competition SVIREL in Štanjel, SI with Blaž Starc - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Dejan Kus, GŠ Radlje)
  • bronze prize - Slovenian regional competition in Brežice (TEMSIG) with Nina Gracej - Soprano, 2013 (mentor: Aleš Marčič, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - Slovenian national competition in Celje (TEMSIG) with Nina Gracej - Soprano, 2013 (mentor: Aleš Marčič, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - International competition Euritmia in Povoletto, IT with Matevž Zupančič - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Vojko Trnjek, GŠ Radlje)
  • bronze prize - International competition Euritmia in Povoletto, IT with Mojca Haberman - Flute, 2013 (mentor: Sanja Krajnc, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - International competition Euritmia in Povoletto, IT with Blaž Starc - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Dejan Kus, GŠ Radlje)
  • gold prize - International competition SVIREL in Štanjel, with Matevž Zupančič - Saxophone, 2013 (mentor: Vojko Trnjek, GŠ Radlje)

Photo: Saša Huzjak / SHtudio.eu


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