The 30th edition of the International Festival in Colmar will take place from July 4 to July 14, 2018, and Vladimir Spivakov has invited again most renowned artists from all over the world. The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia will take part in many concerts, while the NPR’s soloists will also play in chamber concerts (see the detailed program below). Grigory Sokolov will give his traditional recital on July 12, and on the same day the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its foundation. Other Festival events will feature Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Denis Matsuev, Seong-Jin Cho, George Li, Hibla Gerzmava, Vasily Ladyuk, Alexei Neklyudov and others.
Vladimir Spivakov was invited to lead the Colmar Festival in 1989 and has been its permanent Artistic Director and active musician ever since. The main concerts of the Festival are held at the Church of St. Matthew. Prominent soloists, conductors, orchestras, choral collectives and chamber ensembles from different countries, attracted by Vladimir Spivakov, star in the Festival’s events. Each Festival edition is dedicated to one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century up to the present time.
30th Colmar International Festival
(concerts with the participation of the NPOR and Vladimir Spivakov)
PROGRAMME
July 5, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloists:
Martha Argerich, piano
Sergei Nakariakov, trumpet
Mischa Maisky, cello
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Tchaikovsky. «Italian capriccio»
Tchaikovsky. Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra, Op. 33
Shostakovich. Concerto No. 1 for piano, trumpet and orchestra in С minor, Op. 35
Shostakovich. Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70
July 6, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — Alexander Malofeev, piano
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Grieg. «Per Gynt» Siute No. 1, Op. 46
Grieg. Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, Op. 16
Prokofiev. Concerto No. 3 for piano and orchestra in С major, Op. 26
July 7, 21.00
Concert of chamber music
Martha Argerich, piano
Mischa Maisky, cello
Vladimir Spivakov, violin
Timur Pirverdiev, violin
Andrei Mikhailovsky, clarinet
Beethoven. Sonata No. 5 for cello and piano in D major, Op. 102 No. 2
Debussy. Sonata for cello and piano in D major, L. 135
Franck. Sonata for violin and piano in A major, FWV8
Prokofiev. Overture on Hebrew themes, Op. 34
July 8, 21.00
Vladimir Spivakov, violin*
Pyotr Gladysh, cello*
Nikolai Solonovich, bass guitar*
Dmitry Barkov, vibraphone*
Svetlana Stepchenko, voice*
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — Seong-Jin Cho, piano
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Kancheli. «Silent Prayer»*
Mozart. Concerto No. 20 for piano and orchestra in D minor, KV 466
Tchaikovsky. Polonaise from the opera «Eugene Onegin»
Chopin. Concerto No. 1 for piano and orchestra in E minor, Op. 11
July 9, 18.15
Concert of chamber music
Evgeny Kissin, piano
Vladimir Spivakov, violin
The Kopelman Quartet
Kissin. Four pieces for piano solo: Méditation, Tango dodécaphonique, Intermezzo, Toccata
Kissin. Sonata for piano and cello
Kissin. Quartet
Shostakovich. Trio No. 2 for piano, violin and callo in E minor, Op. 67
July 9, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — Daniel Lozakovich, violin
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Mozart. Concerto No. 3 for violin and orchestra in G major, KV 216
Bruch. Concerto No. 3 for violin and orchestra in G minor, Op. 26
Brahms. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
July 10, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — Denis Matsuev, piano
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
feat. David Tkebuchava, drums*
& Andrei Ivanov, bass*
Beethoven. Concerto No. 3 for piano and orchestra in C minor, Op. 37
Gershwin. «Rhapsody in blue»* for piano and orchestra
July 11, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Hibla Gerzmava, soprano (Tatiana)
Vasily Ladyuk, baritone (Onegin)
Alexei Neklyudov, tenor (Lensky)
Polina Shamaeva, mezzo-soprano (Olga)
Tatiana Spivakova, reciter
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Tchaikovsky — Pushkin. «Eugene Onegin»
July 13, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — Evgeny Kissin, piano
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Rachmaninoff. Concerto No. 2 for piano and orchestra in C minor, Op. 18
Rachmaninoff. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
July 14, 21.00
National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia
Soloist — George Li, piano
Conductor — Vladimir Spivakov
Rachmaninoff. Vocalise, Op. 31 No. 14
Rachmaninoff. «Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini» for piano and orchestra, Op. 43
Tchaikovsky. Concerto No. 1 for piano and orchestra in B-flat minor, Op. 23
A photo report from the 30th festival is available in our photo gallery.