Dynamic Duo - Violinist Dina Nesterenko and Violist Mark Landson
This concert of violin and viola pairs two dynamic performers, coming together in duos of lyricism and musicality, and also shining separately in solos of astounding virtuosity and emotion.
TIME AND LOCATION
Czech Center Museum Houston
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m.
ABOUT
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Duo for Violin and Viola K424
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Suite No. 1 for Cello (transcribed for viola)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) 5th Symphony, 1st Movt
(arranged for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko)
Barbie Girl Chaconne
(original composition for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko based on the song by Aqua)
The Show Must Go On
(original composition for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko based on the song by Queen)
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
TICKETS
Admission is Free. Registration is required.
We hope to have you join us!
meet the artists:
Violinist Dina Nesterenko possesses an astounding virtuosity and beauty of tone that captivates all who hear her. She was a semi-finalist in the famed Tchaikovsky Concerto Competition at 17 years old and later graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School. Her unique specialty is creating her own virtuoso arrangements for solo violin of works as diverse as Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, “The Show Must Go On” by Queen, and even a Chaconne in the style of Bach on the theme of the pop song “Barbie Girl” by Aqua, which she has presented at multiple universities. (See her video below)
Mark Landson is known for his dynamic playing style and lyricism, as well as his classical compositions and crossover concepts. He has been called the Elon Musk of the North Texas Classical Music Scene for his many innovative projects, including as the founder of Open Classical. He joins Dina with duos of violin and viola, plus showcases his own collection of Bach’s suites for cello played on viola. (video of his Bach on TEDx below)
Videos:
Dina Nesterenko’s original virtuoso solo violin arrangements
https://youtu.be/MHF_A2vyOpU
Mark Landson Bach with Tap Dancing on TEDx
https://youtu.be/tKPgMl5zvZo