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Maxim Vengerov in Recital
August 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:35 pm
$60.00 – $198.00Celebrating his 50th birthday, Maxim Vengerov, “the world’s greatest violinist” (The Times) and the multi-award-winning superstar of the classical world, takes the stage at Hamer Hall.
Joined by the brilliant pianist Polina Osetinskaya, the two will delight audiences with a demanding program including works by Ravel, Franck and Prokofiev.
Secure your seats for this rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world including recent sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music.
About Maxim Vengerov
Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.
Born in 1974, he began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five, won the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at the age of 10 and 15 respectively, studied with Galina Tourchaninova and Zakhar Bron, made his first recording at the age of 10, and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels including Melodia, Teldec and EMI, earning Grammy and Gramophone artist of the year awards.
About Polina Osetinskaya
In the 2023/24 season, pianist Polina Osetinskaya made several solo debuts at the Berlin Philharmonic, in London, and at Laeiszhalle in Bach’s concerts without a conductor. She also performs in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, Cyprus, USA and South America. Polina has performed with Maxim Vengerov in numerous concert halls across America during their tours.
Program
Prokofiev 5 Melodies
Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 1
Franck Violin Sonata
Ravel Tzigane
Wednesday 7 August 7:30 PM
Running Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes including interval
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
TICKETS: Please note you will not be charged a delivery fee for this event. Select your preferred delivery method and no charge will be applied at the payment stage.
Standard$60.00 – $198.00
Concession*$128.00 – $188.00
*Concession applies to persons under 16, Pensioners, Seniors and Full-time Australian and International Students.