Programme:
- Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major Op. 48
- Rubtsov Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra (world premiere)
- Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D minor MWV O 4
Overview
The incredible German violinist Julia Fischer leads the Academy on tour around her home country, with Andrey Rubtsov’s Violin Concerto, written especially for her, receiving its world premiere in Cologne. Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, winner of the 2010 Chopin Competition, joins Julia and the Academy for Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings.
Julia and Andrey spoke with us for an ASMF Podcast episode to talk about their careers, working together, and the Violin Concerto. You can listen to this episode below: