American violinist Stefan Jackiw has returned to Vietnam to performin the Hennessy concert at Hanoi Opera House in the night of May 29.
Theconcert's repertoire will include four music pieces. Stefan will havetwo solo performances, playing Partita by Witold Lutoslawski and Noctunefor Solo Violin by Kaija Saariaho.
Stefan will be accompanied by pianist Anna Polonsky while performing Tzigane by Maurice Ravel and Violin Sonata by Casa Franck.
Partitais a masterpiece for the violin and the piano. It contains everythingone can imagine in a deeply moving musical work. Noctune for Solo Violinwas composed in 1994, and is dedicated to the memory of Polish composerWitold Lutoslawski.
The concert is the first performance by the artist duo in Vietnam, though they have performed together before.
In2011, Stefan performed at Hanoi Opera House with the Asian YouthOrchestra. He liked Hanoi when he spent a few days here for his firstconcert. That is why he received an invitation two years ago to play inthe Hennessy concert in Hanoi this time.
"I remember theaudience here was warm, lovely and excited about classical music. Thatis something I love to see," Stefan said.
"Also, I want to seethe city, because I spent a really short period here last time, had justa couple of free evenings and enjoyed my time here. I knew that I wouldbe back if I got a chance. Fortunately, I have been invited again and Icouldn't say no," he said at a press conference.
The violinistdoes not come from a musical family. Born in 1985 to physicians ofKorean and German descent, Stefan's parents loved music. They usuallylistened to music together at home and took him to concerts when he wasyoung.
He was given a tiny violin at the age of four, and his parents found a violin teacher for him.
He never thought of doing scientific research. At the age of eight, he knew he wanted to pursue music in life.
Pianist Anna Polonsky is widely in demand as a soloist and chamber musician.
Shemade her solo piano debut at the age of seven at the Special CentralMusic School in Moscow. She moved to the United States in 1990, and has amaster's degree from Juilliard School.
Anna was awarded the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award in 2011. She is a Steinway Artist.
Createdby the late Wes Benson, the Hennessy Concert Series began in 1996. Itwas the first of its kind to bring world-class live classical musicperformances to Vietnam.
Each year, the series has produced sophisticated and diverse programmes, showcasing the most sought-after artists of the world.
The concert will be simulcast via a giant video screen that will be set up outside for the public.-VNA
Theconcert's repertoire will include four music pieces. Stefan will havetwo solo performances, playing Partita by Witold Lutoslawski and Noctunefor Solo Violin by Kaija Saariaho.
Stefan will be accompanied by pianist Anna Polonsky while performing Tzigane by Maurice Ravel and Violin Sonata by Casa Franck.
Partitais a masterpiece for the violin and the piano. It contains everythingone can imagine in a deeply moving musical work. Noctune for Solo Violinwas composed in 1994, and is dedicated to the memory of Polish composerWitold Lutoslawski.
The concert is the first performance by the artist duo in Vietnam, though they have performed together before.
In2011, Stefan performed at Hanoi Opera House with the Asian YouthOrchestra. He liked Hanoi when he spent a few days here for his firstconcert. That is why he received an invitation two years ago to play inthe Hennessy concert in Hanoi this time.
"I remember theaudience here was warm, lovely and excited about classical music. Thatis something I love to see," Stefan said.
"Also, I want to seethe city, because I spent a really short period here last time, had justa couple of free evenings and enjoyed my time here. I knew that I wouldbe back if I got a chance. Fortunately, I have been invited again and Icouldn't say no," he said at a press conference.
The violinistdoes not come from a musical family. Born in 1985 to physicians ofKorean and German descent, Stefan's parents loved music. They usuallylistened to music together at home and took him to concerts when he wasyoung.
He was given a tiny violin at the age of four, and his parents found a violin teacher for him.
He never thought of doing scientific research. At the age of eight, he knew he wanted to pursue music in life.
Pianist Anna Polonsky is widely in demand as a soloist and chamber musician.
Shemade her solo piano debut at the age of seven at the Special CentralMusic School in Moscow. She moved to the United States in 1990, and has amaster's degree from Juilliard School.
Anna was awarded the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award in 2011. She is a Steinway Artist.
Createdby the late Wes Benson, the Hennessy Concert Series began in 1996. Itwas the first of its kind to bring world-class live classical musicperformances to Vietnam.
Each year, the series has produced sophisticated and diverse programmes, showcasing the most sought-after artists of the world.
The concert will be simulcast via a giant video screen that will be set up outside for the public.-VNA
