Dmitry Sitkovetsky plays and conducts the Baku Chamber Orchestra
Programme
BACH Dance Suite in G (transcription for strings by D.Sitkovetsky)
Baku Chamber Orchestra
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor
BLOCH Nigun (the Prayer) for violin & strings
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin
Baku Chamber Orchestra
HAYDN Concerto for violin, piano and strings in F major
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin
Murad Adigezalzade, piano
Baku Chamber Orchestra
MENDELSSOHN “Letters in Music” Suite of eight works for organ, piano, string quartet, chorus (transcribed for string orchestra by D.Sitkovetsky)
Baku Chamber Orchestra
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor
Jury Member of Queen Elisabeth Competition
One of the most demanding and also one of the most widely publicised international competitions, the Queen Elisabeth Competition, ever since its creation in 1937, has established itself as a springboard for young violinists, pianists, singers, and cellists on the threshold of an international career. The Competition aims, above all, to serve as an intermediary between those young virtuosos and the world’s great musical venues.
In 2024, the Queen Elisabeth Competition will be dedicated to the violin for the twentieth time. The best young violinists from the four corners of the world will compete in Brussels, from 6 May to 12 June.
Throughout the Competition, the violinists interpret a diverse repertoire that spans various musical periods and styles. They also have to showcase their own interpretations of two imposed contemporary works, specially written for the Competition. One is part of the semi-final recital programme, the other - a work with orchestra accompaniment - has to be studied for the final without any external assistance during a week's stay at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.
Schloss Academy Masterclass
Individual violin lessons (open to the public) with an accompanist.
Certificates of completion of the course will be provided.
Final Round of the XII International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists
During the finals, on 19-20 of April, the competition will bring together three of each most talented pianists and violinists to perform selected concertos by B. Dvarionas, R. Schumann, F. Liszt, L. van Beethoven, E. Grieg, W. A. Mozart, F. Mendelssohn, C. Sant-Saëns, H. Vieuxtemps. Finalists will be accompanied by the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martynas Staškus.
Violin Masterclass at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
Programme:
10:00
PAULINA JANKOVSKYTĖ
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Koncertas smuikui d-moll op. 47
III d. Allegro, ma non tanto
10:40
ADELĖ SILICKAITĖ
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Koncertinė rapsodija „Čigonė“ op. 76
11:20
DINA NOVIKOVA
Piotr Čaikovskij (1840-1893)
Valsas-Scherzo op. 34
12:00
Pertraukėlė
12:20
KRISTIJONAS PŪTYS
Max Bruch (1838-1920)
Škotiška fantazija Es-dur op. 46
IV d. Finale; Allegro guerriero
13:00
SAULĖ BUIKAITĖ
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Introdukcija ir Rondo capriccioso op. 28
Jury of the XII International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists at the Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas
First two rounds of The International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists will be held at the Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, from the 13 to 18 April, 2024.
Opening Concert: Dmitry Sitkovetsky & The Purcell School Chamber Soloists at Malta Spring Festival
2nd April Opening Concert
Dmitry Sitkovetsky & the Purcell School Chamber Soloists
St Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, 8pm
Formed in 2024 to celebrate the Purcell School of Music’s collaboration with The Malta Spring Festival and the great violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky the Purcell School Chamber Soloists is a string ensemble formed by a group of outstanding young musicians, mostly in their final year at the prestigious Purcell School based in London.
Programme:
Henry Purcell | Fantasia in D Minor In Nomine 15
Grazyna Bacewicz | Quartet for 4 violins
Luigi Boccherini | Musica Notturna delle strade di Madrid
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Octet
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, leader
CAMERISTI DELLA SCALA IN MILANO: CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS
Repertoire
L.v Beethoven, Symphonies n. 2, 4, 7, 8
L.v Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D Major op. 61
The students will have the outstanding opportunity to have Mr Sitkovetsky playing solo violin, during the sessions of Beethoven Violin Concerto that they will conduct.
I VIRTUOSI ITALIANI: CONCERT IN VERONA
Dmitry Sitkovetsky - violin
I Virtuosi italiani
D. Shostakovich, Prelude & Scherzo op.11 for strings
P. I. Tchaikovsky, “Souvenir d’un lieu cher” for violin & strings
S. Prokofiev, Visions Fugitives Op. 22 (transcription by Rudolf Barshai for strings)
P. I. Tchaikovsky - Four Seasons & Four Cherubic Chants for strings (transcription by J. Jakoulov – premiere in Italy)
Jury of the Final Orchestral Round of The International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society in Vilnius
Group C final orchestral round is scheduled on 19-20 April, at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society in Vilnius, conductor Martynas Staškus.
The Competition is open to pianists and violinists of all nationalities, who provide they align with the values presented in the EMCY statement and are born on or after 19 June, 2004.
The Jury of the XXIII National Balys Dvarionas Competition for Piano and Strings will assess and select candidates based on the videos submitted for the pre-selection round.
BLACKMORE ACADEMY CONCERT
Dmitry Sitkovetsky is performing at Blackmore Academy with David Geringas (cello), Wilfried Strehle (viola), Alf Moser (double bass), and Mikhail Mordvinov (piano)
PRESIDENT OF THE 1ST GRUNEWALD INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION IN BERLIN
The first international music competition "I. Grunewald International Music Competition" in the former Mendelssohn family palace in the middle of Berlin's Grunewald, idyllically located in a large park, will take place on March 1st - 11th, 2024.
The goals of the competition are to support highly talented young musicians up to the age of 35 on their career path, to enable exchange between young musicians, to establish contact with recognized soloists and professors, to expand musical experiences and to contribute to international understanding. The competition also supports young up-and-coming artists through cash prizes, non-cash prizes and vouchers. Particular emphasis is placed on arranging concert engagements in order to provide the young artists with the best possible support as they start their careers, including a performance with the Geringas Chamber Orchestra in the CMH of Berlin Philharmonic on June 10, 2024.
BLACKMORE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY IN BERLIN: VIOLIN MASTERCLASS
The Blackmore International Music Academy presents an exceptional opportunity for music enthusiasts worldwide, hosting prestigious international music masterclasses in vibrant cities of Berlin and Vienna. Renowned violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky will lead an enlightening series of violin lessons in Berlin, adding a touch of brilliance to the musical journey of aspiring musicians.
BLACKMORE'S - Berlins Musikzimmer has a chamber music hall and three more classrooms where participants can practice during the master class or longer, except during concerts. The opening hours will be announced in the invitation to the master class together with the schedule.
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL DE FEBRERO IN GUADALAJARA
Over the years, the Festival de Febrero has been a vehicle for community and friendship, bringing people together through culture. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this exclusive event shines the spotlight on one of the most revered classical musicians of our time.
Prepare for the days of pure musical brilliance as the legendary violinist, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, graces the stage from the 16th to the 24th of February at the 2024 Festival de Febrero in Ajijic.
CAMERISTI DELLA SCALA IN MILANO: CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS
Repertoire
L.v Beethoven, Symphonies n. 2, 4, 7, 8
L.v Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D Major op. 61
The students will have the outstanding opportunity to have Mr Sitkovetsky playing solo violin, during the sessions of Beethoven Violin Concerto that they will conduct.
FELIX MENDELSSOHN INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING COMPETITION IN KARLOVY VARY: PRESIDENT OF THE JURY
Sitkovetsky takes up the position of Jury President at the final phase of Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition. The event will be held in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) from January the 15 th until January the 18 th 2024. At the final phase will be admitted 36 candidates, 12 from each eliminatory.
Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition is an event organized by Classics Management in cooperation with representatives of some of the most prestigious institutions in the field of classical music in Europe, United States of America and Asia.