Vadim Repin toured the U.S.

Russian violinist Vadim Repin tour begins today in the U.S.. Washington DC, New York and Boston - He will give three concerts on the stage the best halls of the U.S. east coast. Accompany him to the world-famous Israeli pianist Itamar Golan. Critics have long been considered Repin "Russian Paganini." A brilliant virtuoso who possesses a rich tonal palette, combined with excellent technique, he is among the five most sought after violinists in the world. Repin often plays in a duo with the Golan, but this will be their first joint tour musicians in the United States. According to the organizers, the tour company "Maestro Artist Management" / Maestro Artist Management /, is the program of works by Maurice Ravel / Sonata in G Major for Violin and Piano, "Gypsy" / Grieg / Violin Sonata № 2 in G Major / Leos Janacek / Sonata for Violin / and Ernest Chausson / "Poem" /. In an interview with Trend. ITAR-TASS Repin said that he looks forward to meeting with U.S. audiences. "I expect the American public to share with us our musical journey New York -. A special city in every respect, and speeches - always a great pleasure," - said the pianist on his upcoming concert at Lincoln Center. Speaking of the works in the program included his current tour, Repin Janacek Sonata and Ravel said performed is not very often. "Janacek Sonata is currently introducing me to complete to ecstasy. This is probably one of the most sensual works for the duo. Ravel Sonata is unusual in itself, in its structure, - said the musician. - Grieg - is just one of the pieces that go into the heart of the listener. This is a "Modern Mozart", his music requires no filters, no special musical training. As for the Chausson and Ravel - that is, the public address is accessible. The virtuoso violin masterpieces that are very difficult to meet. "Vadim Repin was born in 1971 in Novosibirsk, began playing the violin at the age of five, and six months later he made his first live appearance. At age 11 he won the gold medal at the international competition named Henryk Wieniawski. All age groups in 1985, made the 14-year-old violinist, made his debut in Tokyo, Munich, Berlin, Helsinki, and the following year -. at New York's Carnegie Hall two years later Vadim Repin became the youngest winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels - one of the most prestigious competitions the violinist in the world. In 2010 he was declared the winner of the French National Award for classical music "Musical victory" in the "for services to music", and received the highest rank of "Honorary victory." Before there were the owners of such legendary musicians such as Montserrat Caballé and Mstislav Rostropovich. Vadim Repin, violin "Bonjour" by Guarneri del Gesu plays in 1743. "All my life, all my youth plays a Stradivarius violin, but I've always had a dream, on the Guarneri play. From my perspective, these violins are demanding a special touch and the result of self-satisfaction and to play it, it gives me a lot more fun and enjoyable, "- said the musician. According to him, the Guarneri violin - more "earth", more humane than the Stradivari. "The Guarneri also has a kind of magic, but in my opinion, there are more potential colors" - said Repin. Itamar Golan is one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation, he has appeared regularly on the most prestigious stages in the world. In 1991 he began teaching piano at the Manhattan School of Music. One of the youngest professors in its history Since 1994 he teaches chamber music at the Paris Conservatory. Pianist who lives in Paris, where he projects at numerous creative. "With Itamar Golan, we played a lot together on every continent here is time for America to be, he is - ... a great musician, a wonderful partner Standing with him on stage, you feel complete freedom, and it is -. Outstanding Quality We have so much to play together that almost to a man, "- said Repin. New York's Lincoln Center, 18th March - the New England Conservatory in Boston concerts star duo on stage tonight Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, a suburb of Washington, 17 Be March.