Anton Violinist & Friends ''Balkan Passion''

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The internationally acclaimed violinist Anton Jablokov will be performing for the first time at the Solothurn concert hall and presents his new concert project "Balkan Passion." In this program, the folk music of the Balkans and Eastern Europe is reinterpreted through original arrangements written specifically for this ensemble. The concert unfolds a dialogue between passionate dances, captivating gypsy rhythms, and nostalgia-tinged ballads, where centuries-old melodies are brought to life anew in a refined and virtuosic sound language. The core idea of the project is that folk music represents a universal cultural heritage that connects people through immediate energy and emotion. ✨ THE SOLOISTS: Anton Jablokov - A young violinist, born in Bratislava and now based in Ticino. He combines classical precision with the energy of folk and world music. Anton studied in Lucerne, Essen, and Lugano. He is a prizewinner and finalist of various international competitions and has performed as a soloist with, among others, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, and the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana (OSI). Corrado Giuffredi is one of the most important Italian clarinetists of his generation. As a long-time solo clarinetist of the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, he captivates internationally with his warm sound, virtuosity, and above all his extraordinary stylistic versatility. Adam Ilyas Kuruc - Slovak pianist and composer with a broad repertoire ranging from classical, jazz to film music. He has composed and arranged for numerous renowned ensembles and soloists worldwide. His work for the Grammy-winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, for whose album he contributed significant compositions, has gained special international attention. Participating artists: Anton Jablokov - violin, Corrado Giuffredi - clarinet, Adam Kuruc - piano

Highlights

• First performance of Anton Jablokov in Solothurn
• Program featuring Balkan and Eastern European folk music
• Participants: Anton Jablokov, Corrado Giuffredi, and Adam Ilyas Kuruc

General Information

The concert "Balkan Passion" takes place at the Solothurn concert hall and offers a unique blend of passionate dances and nostalgic ballads. Anton Jablokov and his fellow musicians present specially arranged pieces that celebrate folk music as a universal cultural heritage.

Location

Untere Steingrubenstrasse 1, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland

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