Sergiy Bolotny

Ukrainian-born concert violinist and composer Sergiy Bolotny seamlessly unites high Romantic virtuosity with profound folkloric heritage. Educated at the specialized music academies of Lviv, Kyiv, and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Bolotny has served as Assistant Second Concertmaster of the Noord Nederlands Orkest since 2010. ​As a composer, Bolotny is acclaimed for reviving the virtuosic solo string tradition through contemporary neo-folkloric cycles. His multi-volume Ukrainian Caprices weave iconic melodies and national poetic themes—from Taras Shevchenko to Myroslav Skoryk—into dazzling, technically demanding concert pieces. Alongside these, his award-winning Little Dutch Rhapsodies capture the lyrical essence and charm of his adopted Dutch homeland. ​Lauded by international music critics as "an undeniably expressive artist who melds the folk heritage of Europe with concert-level solo string artistry" (The Other Side Reviews), Bolotny brings acoustic transparency and raw emotional depth to every performance. His recent releases, including Ukrainian Caprice No. 4: Sycamore & Burlesque and the introspective Reflections: Oh Human Destiny, continue to establish him as a vital voice in modern string literature. "Drawing us in with a playful and uplifting violin performance, Sergiy Bolotny opens Little Dutch Rhapsody No. 1 with charm and vibrancy. The instrumentation is masterful and elegant..." — KIMU (Karl Is My Unkle) ​