International Concert Series ‘ Konstantin Lapshin Presents’- an evening with Ksenia Dubrovskaya (violin)- “Schubert by Candlelight”

International Concert Series: Konstantin Lapshin Presents- an evening with Ksenia Dubrovskaya (violin, Germany): Schubert by Candlelight The distinguished German violinist Ksenia Dubrovskaya returns to the UK after a successful performance at the launch of the international concert series Konstantin Lapshin Presents in 2024. Taking place in the ethereal surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Church in Earls Court, London, this event on 17th October is set to be an unmissable occasion for classical music aficionados. Programme: Schubert Violin Sonata in D major op.137 (in three movements) Schubert Select songs (transcriptions for violin and piano) Schubert Impromptu in G-flat major op. 90 N.3 (piano solo) Schubert-Liszt ‘Der Müller und der Bach’(piano solo) Schubert-Liszt ‘Erlkönig’(piano solo) Schubert Fantasy for violin and piano in C major op.posth.159 About the performers and the International Concert Series : Ksenia Dubrovskaya , whose performances have graced iconic venues worldwide—including the Vatican—is celebrated for her sublime artistry. Described by Coburg critics as “ playing the violin like angel hair ,” she recently received critical acclaim for her interpretation of Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, with Moscow’s Literary Gazette praising her as “ a wonderful and unique master ” with an “impressive musical palette.” Konstantin Lapshin , an international prize-winning virtuoso in his own right, is renowned for his unique interpretations and has been hailed as “ a very special talen t” by Murray Perahia. With performances at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Paris’s Salle Cortot, New York’s Carnegie Hall, Lapshin’s artistry has captivated audiences and earned him numerous international awards. His music has also reached wider audiences through broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. “A big, impressive technique, and the impulsive romantic expression, that has been a hallmark of so many Russian pianists, including Rachmaninov and Horowitz”- said ‘Fanfare’ magazine (USA). The series , curated by Konstantin Lapshin, promises to bring a dazzling array of virtuoso talent to London’s classical music scene. " Our mission is to introduce UK audiences to exceptional artists who rarely perform on British stages ," Lapshin explains. "W e aim to transport classical music lovers through a captivating journey, featuring a constellation of global stars ."