Classical Hugs - International Music Festival & Concert Series
Albert Markov - Violin Masterclass
Thu, Jul 22
|Classical Hugs Zoom
Violin masterclass by Albert Markov, the legendary astounding American violinist, and Professor at Manhattan School of Music. Performer - Aijia Li from Austria, performing Paganini Concerto No.1, 1st movement (without cadenza).
Time & Location
Jul 22, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
Classical Hugs Zoom
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ABOUT
Albert Markov—violinist, composer, teacher, and conductor—studied at Kharkov and Moscow conservatories under Lechinsky and Yankelevich. After winning the gold medal in the Queen Elizabeth Competition in Brussels, he concertized extensively. Aram Khachaturian wrote, “Albert Markov’s activities have had many facets … in all spheres of actions, he shows a remarkable talent. As a violinist, he is one of our best. As a teacher, he has trained excellent violinists. As a composer, he is remarkable in the originality of his compositions. In summary, Albert Markov is an outstanding musician.” After his immigration to the United States in 1975, Mr. Markov made his sensational debut with the Houston Symphony in May 1976, prompting a New York Times reviewer to write, “The audience roared approval, coming to its feet for three standing ovations, Mr. Markov vowed them with dazzling pyrotechnics.” Following performances with symphonies…