New Paganini – New Liszt: A Duel of Virtuosos

For the first time in Estonia, two of the most extraordinary virtuosos of our time will share the stage. Violinist Alexander Markov, hailed as the New Paganini, will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, while pianist Michael Bulychev-Okser, known as the New Liszt, will present masterpieces by Liszt and Chopin.

The concert will also showcase four rising stars from Germany, the USA, Ukraine, and Norway. The Classical Hugs Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Estonian conductor Anatoly Shura and American conductor and harpist Shaerin Kim.

Program: Works by Bach, Liszt, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Sarasate, Barber, and Sojourn.
Soloists:

• Alexander Markov ("New Paganini") – Violin (USA)
• Mikhail Bulychev-Okser ("New Liszt") – Piano (USA)
• Alisa Sorochan – Piano (USA/Ukraine)
• Katerina Yazhova – Piano (Germany)
• Sarah Maxman – Violin (USA)
• Maria Rullestad Teigen – Marimba (Norway)

"Classical Hugs" Symphony Orchestra
Conductors:

• Anatoly Shchura (Estonia)
• Shaerin Kim (USA)