Vladimir Spivakov conductor/violin

D. Shostakovich Prelude and Scherzo
A. Vivaldi Violin Concerto, RV 273, E minor
D. Shostakovich Chamber Symphony, Op. 110a, C minor
P. I. Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Op. 48, C Major

Founded by an outstanding virtuoso violinist, Vladimir Spivakov, with a group of his friends and artistic associates, mostly winners of international music competitions, as well as soloists and section leaders of the best Moscow symphonic and chamber orchestras in 1979, Moscow Virtuosi is one of the most distinguishedt guests of Is Sanat this season. The highest performance standard was set up from the very moment of the orchestra's establishment, which justified its claim for a rather ambitious, at a first glance, title of "Moscow Virtuosi". A really European manner of ensemble performance, concern for tiny details and nuances, solicitous and creative interpretation of author's concepts, bright artistic talent and love both for the pieces performed and for the audience make the "Moscow Virtuosi" orchestra so different from many other chamber orchestras. The finely-organized musical ensemble has its own performance style and a huge repertoire comprising Bach and Schnittke. Moscow Virtuosi will be led by Vladimir Spivakov, well known to orchestras and audiences alike as one of the leading violinists of our time. As the artistic director and principal conductor of the National Philharmonic of Russia, Spivakov enjoys a multifaceted career and will also take part as soloist at the Is Sanat  concert.