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Yuri Bashmet is a founder and a Jury Chairman of the International Contest of Violists in Moscow, the only event of its kind in Russia. He is the President of the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition in Great Britain, the member of Jury for the violists' contests in Munich and "Maurice Vie" in Paris.
Learn about Yuri Bashmet, one of the leading string players in the world, who has performed with many prestigious orchestras and composers. Find out his biography, repertoire, awards, and recordings.
Yuri Bashmet playing with and conducting an ensemble of Moscow soloists, live in 1987 at the House of the Unions, Moscow. Timing below:00:00 - Bach Concerto ...
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Jul 24, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Yuri Bashmet, one of the foremost international violists, who celebrates his 71st birthday today. Discover his solo and orchestral repertoire, his collaborations with contemporary composers, his artistic projects and his charitable activities.
Feb 24, 2017 · Learn how the legendary violist and conductor Yuri Bashmet created the Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi, a city that hosts the 2014 Olympics. Discover his vision, program and challenges of organizing a diverse and international festival in the Black Sea region.
Jul 22, 2008 · Yuri Bashmet enjoyed a longstanding artistic friendship with Svjatoslav Richter and, following Richter’s death, took over from him as artistic director of the renowned “December Nights” festival in Moscow.
Yuri Bashmet is a founder and a Jury Chairman of the International Viola Competition in Moscow and the President of the Lyonel Tertis International Viola Competition in Isle of Man. He is a professor of Moscow Conservatoire and Honored professor of Royal Academy of Music in London.
