Alexey Stadler

Which people would you invite as guests to your dream dinner party?

Leonardo da Vinci. My family, relatives and friends - I see allthem too rarely.

What is your favorite meal?

Sushi.

Do you have a favorite motto or proverb that you live your life by?

To go forward, analyze the past.

Which person or people inspire you the most?

People with a bright talent.

If you were 80 years old, what advice would you give to young people today?

In order to realize your dreams: don’t be afraid and don’t be lazy.

What would you like people to say about you?

He is devoted to art.

How do you overcome the stage fright? / What is your ritual before going on stage?

I don’t think that it’s necessary to overcome the stage fright. If you haven’t got it before going on stage, it is a very dangerous signal.

When you perform... who are you playing for?

For everyone, including myself and the composer.

What job would you least like to do?

Any professions that don’t contain creative elements.

Is there a joke about musicians that you would like to share with us?

I know many jokes, but I can’t choose only one.

What's the "most played" non-classical track on your phone?

You are on a desert island and can bring only 3 items, what do you bring?

Cello, a suitcase with books and notes, good wine.

What is your favorite noise/sound? What is the most annoying noise for you?

My favorite sounds are natural noises you hear at night. Annoying sound - the sound of mobile phones during the concert.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Saint Petersburg.

What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word Tchaikovsky?

Motherland. Russia.

What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word competition?

Tchaikovsky.