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Beethoven Violin Sonatas by Candlelight - Strand International Chamber
Enjoy this exceptional performance, part of the Strand Chamber Music Series 2025 in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. A unique opportunity to experience some of the UK's leading chamber music artists, the series will cover a broad spectrum of repertoire from ensemble works by baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century composers. St Mary le Strand is a stunning and intimate venue, the perfect setting for this musical experience. There are also many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Featuring
Viviane Plekhotkine (violin)
Guest accompanist to be confirmed
Programme
Beethoven - Violin Sonata no.8 Op.30
Poulenc - Violin Sonata
Hubay - Carmen
About Viviane Plekhotkine
Born in 2000, Viviane started playing the violin in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 2013 she successfully auditioned for the Yehudi Menuhin School in England and studied there with professor Lutsia Ibragimova. In September 2020, Viviane started her undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music London where she is a scholar of the Sergei Kojine Scholarship. Some of her awards include the grand prize of the CUIM 2020 Festival as well the Performer prize at the Royal College of Music Contemporary Competition. Viviane regularly freelances with Camerata Nordica in Sweden, the ENO, Oxford Philharmonic, Covent Garden Sinfonia, Picadilly Sinfonietta, as well as guest leader of the London City Philharmonic. She has performed in different venues across the UK and abroad such as the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Cadogan Hall amongst others. She is studying under the guidance of professor Radu Blidar and plays on a 1700 M. Goffriller violin, kindly loaned to her by the Royal College of Music.
Featuring
Viviane Plekhotkine (violin)
Guest accompanist to be confirmed
Programme
Beethoven - Violin Sonata no.8 Op.30
Poulenc - Violin Sonata
Hubay - Carmen
About Viviane Plekhotkine
Born in 2000, Viviane started playing the violin in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 2013 she successfully auditioned for the Yehudi Menuhin School in England and studied there with professor Lutsia Ibragimova. In September 2020, Viviane started her undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music London where she is a scholar of the Sergei Kojine Scholarship. Some of her awards include the grand prize of the CUIM 2020 Festival as well the Performer prize at the Royal College of Music Contemporary Competition. Viviane regularly freelances with Camerata Nordica in Sweden, the ENO, Oxford Philharmonic, Covent Garden Sinfonia, Picadilly Sinfonietta, as well as guest leader of the London City Philharmonic. She has performed in different venues across the UK and abroad such as the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Cadogan Hall amongst others. She is studying under the guidance of professor Radu Blidar and plays on a 1700 M. Goffriller violin, kindly loaned to her by the Royal College of Music.
Thursday 22 May
St Mary le Strand Church London WC2R 1ES
Thursday 22 May 20256:00pm-7:00pm
£6, £20, £30
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