First Prize at the Montreal International Competition & Second Prize at Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels

In collaboration with the Belgian Embassy

Event Artists

Yossif Ivanov, Violin
Philippe Ivanov, Piano

Event's Program

Part I

Giuseppe Tartini (1692–1770)

Violin Sonata in G minor “Il trillo del diavolo” (Devil’s Trill Sonata)

A cornerstone of the violin repertoire, Tartini’s legendary Devil’s Trill blends baroque elegance with fiery virtuosity — famously inspired by a dream in which the Devil appeared at the composer’s bedside, playing a dazzling sonata.

Approx. duration: 15 minutes

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)

Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 (1876)

Written when Fauré was in his early thirties, this radiant and lyrical sonata is a masterpiece of French Romantic chamber music — combining youthful energy with deep poetic sensitivity.

Approx. duration: 25 minutes

— Intermission —

Part II

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2 (1802)

One of Beethoven’s most dramatic violin sonatas, Op. 30 No. 2 combines symphonic scope with intimate chamber interplay. Its stormy opening and virtuosic finale make it a favorite among performers and audiences alike.

Approx. duration: 27–30 minutes

Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)

Tzigane (1924)

Ravel’s dazzling Tzigane is a virtuosic homage to the brilliance of Hungarian gypsy violin playing. Opening with a solo cadenza of breathtaking difficulty, it unfolds into a rhythmic, fiery showpiece for both violin and piano.

Approx. duration: 10 minutes