Sergej Krylov with Konstantin Shamray

‘I was amazed by the quality of this remarkable violinist whom I consider to be one of the five best contemporary violinists in the world.’

– Mstislav Rostropovich

Pairing effortless lyricism with intense virtuosity, Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov carries the influence of the great cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with whom he regularly shared a stage as a young violinist. Krylov has held the multi-faceted role of Music Director of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra since 2008, while performing as soloist with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, Orchestre National de Lyon and the Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester Berlin.

During this Australian tour, which also sees him perform with the Queensland and West Australian Symphony Orchestras, Krylov is joined by Konstantin Shamray for a recital of exquisite French repertoire. Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso and Ravel’s Tzigane are bookended by two evergreen sonatas. As with his preceding opus, Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2 embodies the increasingly cosmopolitan milieu of France in the 1920s, while Franck’s wedding gift to Eugène Ysaÿe promises to illuminate Krylov and Shamray’s sensitivity and fire.

Maurice Ravel (1865–1937)
Violin Sonata No. 2, M. 77 [17']

I. Allegretto
II. Blues: Moderato
III. Perpetuum mobile: Allegro

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 [9']

INTERVAL

Maurice Ravel (1865–1937)
Tzigane, M. 76 for violin and piano [10']

César Franck (1822–1890)
Violin Sonata in A, FWV 8 [30']

I. Allegretto ben moderato
II. Allegro
III. Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato – Molto lento
IV. Allegretto poco mosso

This concert is presented in association with

Pre-concert dining | Buffet lunch ($54 per person) including two main choices and two salads.

Bookings are essential for all meals, and must be pre-booked through UKARIA. Meal bookings close seven days before the date of the concert. Dietary requirements must be indicated prior and are unable to be amended on the day.

Please note: The bar will be open during lunch service, but there will be very limited seating available inside for those who do not hold a lunch booking. To abide by SA Health regulations, consumption of food and drink that has not been purchased at UKARIA is not permissible in the Garden Terrace dining area.