An evening with three talented young musicians

Join us for a evening with Dmitrii Kalashnikov (Piano), Clare Juan (Cello), and Strahinja Mitrović (Double Bass) The evening will feature: around 90 minutes of music, an interlude, a welcome glass of sparkling wine, and light snacks. Dmitrii Kalashnikov Dmitrii Kalashnikov was born in Moscow, and was a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music in the class of Professor Vanessa Latarche as a Ruth West Scholar supported by the Neville Wathen Scholarship, and more recently as a Blüthner Pianos Scholar. His earlier studies began at the age of five at the Moscow secondary special music school named after Gnessin. In 2017 he graduated with honours from the Moscow State Conservatory P.I. Tchaikovsky, where he was taught by Professor Elena Kuznetsova. Helping others plays a big role in Dmitrii’s life. For several years, together with a young talented artist - Gavriil Kochevrin, he has organised evenings for the benefit of orphans in the House-Museum of Marina Tsvetaeva. Clare Juan Clare Juan is an Australian cellist, who recently completed her Master of Performance degree at the Royal College of Music (RCM), London. She previously completed her undergraduate studies at the RCM. In 2015 Clare made her concerto debut with the Preston Symphony Orchestra and as an avid chamber musician, she recently won first prize in the KraCamera competition and the RCM Contemporary Competition. Clare plays on a cello made by William Forster Junior in 1804, commissioned by George IV and previously owned by His Majesty King Charles III, on loan to her by the Royal College of Music, London. Strahinja Mitrović Strahinja is recognised as a rising figure in classical music, Strahinja was named one of Classic FM’s “30 Under 30” Rising Stars, and was featured in 10 Men Magazine (Issue 61) as a “Next Big Thing” in the classical music world. The VMP Media describes Strahinja as “The Rising Star Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Classical Music.”