Performer: Maxim Vengerov

Joined by violinist Maxim Vengerov, the Hungarian orchestra, under Music Director Iván Fischer, is in top form in a program of three highly contrasting pieces. 

Dans des tubes de Tchaïkovski et Prokofiev, l'orchestre, son directeur musical honoraire et son soliste invité ont été éblouissants.

Ahead of their European tour this autumn with Myung-whun Chung, we discover the history of one of Japan’s most important classical music institutions. 

On the occasion of his upcoming 40th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall, the violinist gives us a taste of what to expect on stage and reflects on his long career.

Music competitions can be a useful step for any young musician on the road to greatness. Here, we look at major stars who entered competitions at the start of their careers.