Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often lauded as the greatest violinist today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov is making his long awaited return to Australia in August.
Vengerov is making a return to Australian stages as part of his 50th birthday program – which also marks 42 years of public performances.
Accompanied by one of Europe’s most iconic pianists Polina Osetinskaya, the master violinist will delight audiences with a superb programme including works by Ravel, Franck and Prokofiev as well as virtuosic encores.
The pair are set to hit the stage in three Australian cities including Queensland Performing Art Centre (QPAC) on August 5, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on August 7, and the iconic Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall on August 10.
Vengerov’s most recent recitals include sold out concerts at New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. His last tour of Australia in 2015 was a sold out triumph, so his return in recital is set to be eagerly anticipated by music lovers across the country.
Born in 1974, Vengerov began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five. He then went on to win the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at ages 10 and 15 respectively.
Studying with Galina Tourchaninova and Zakhar Bron, Vengerov made his first recording at the age of 10, and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels including Melodia, Teldec, EMI, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, earning among others, Grammy and Gramophone artist of the year awards.
Vengerov also became the first classical musician to be appointed by UNICEF as an International Goodwill Ambassador and was the first Chief Conductor of the Gstaad Festival Orchestra.
Vengerov and Osetinskaya have performed together extensively, including to rapturous applause at Carnegie Hall. In the season 2023/2024 Polina Osetinskaya makes a number of her solo debuts at the Berlin Philharmonic, in London and in Laeiszhalle in Bach’s concerts without a conductor. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Polina has repeatedly expressed her pacifist position. In this regard, her concerts in Russia were cancelled by the government. She has since toured the world extensively including to both North and South America.
Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists in recital at Australia’s greatest concert halls!
Programme
Prokofiev 5 Melodies
Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 1
Franck Violin Sonata
Ravel Tzigane
– Antoinette Milienos
Antoinette is a Journalist, Violinist, and chronic suffer of F.O.M.O (fear of missing out).
Maxim Vengerov in Recital with Polina Osetinskaya will run on August 5, 7, and 10 at Queensland Performing Art Centre (QPAC), Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, and the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall. The venues are accessible.
