Violinist

Even the toughest winters end with spring blossoms. Culture persists even when war breaks out, often coming back even stronger. Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, will introduce audiences to Eastern European masterpieces, including a symphonic poem by the most famous Ukrainian composer, Boris Lyatoshinsky.

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Slavic Spring

Centre Leonardo Da Vinci

Place des Arts

Despite its popularity, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto remains refreshingly original with its exciting and altogether exceptional opening and richly forged musical dramas of powerful virtuosity and of uncommon sensitivity. Karabits’ concerto, subtitled Lamentations, takes inspiration from two tragedies that befell Ukraine in the 20th century – the Stalin policy induced famine of 1932-33 and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. Eclectically scored with theatrical gestures, it is modern orchestral music rooted in tradition. In the predominantly meditative Styx, the viola acts as an intermediary between the lands of the living and the dead. It is also the go-between for the orchestra and the chorus, which sings a patchwork text made up of the names of churches, and the titles of folksongs and lullabies from the composer’s native Georgia. Originally composed for solo piano, Balakirev’s virtuosic Islamey is an oriental fantasy inspired by melodies from the Caucasus Mountains.

Voices From the East

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

The outstanding Valeriy Sokolov performs Barber’s enchanting Violin Concerto. Ending with a rollicking dance inspired by Argentine gauchos, Alberto Ginastera’s Estancia will have you dancing in your seat. And, hit the bustling streets of Harlem with jazz-infused music by Duke Ellington.

Valeriy Sokolov

Violinist

Events

1 - 2 May, 2024

Slavic Spring · Orchestre Métropolitain

May 1, 2024

Voices From the East · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

14 - 15 Oct, 2023

Barber's Violin Concerto + Duke Ellington · Houston Symphony

14 - 15 Oct, 2023

Barber's Violin Concerto + Duke Ellington1 ·

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto by Dvořák

Orchestre Métropolitain

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