Argovia Philharmonic, Aarau
Kristīne Balanas Violine
Josep Vicent Chefdirigent
argovia philharmonic
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 35
Aarau
Alte Reithalle Aarau
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Argovia Philharmonic, Aarau
Kristīne Balanas Violine
Josep Vicent Chefdirigent
argovia philharmonic
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 35
Aarau
Alte Reithalle Aarau
More info: HERE
Argovia Philharmonic, Baden
Kristīne Balanas Violine
Josep Vicent Chefdirigent
argovia philharmonic
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 35
Baden
Kurtheater Baden
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Argovia Philharmonic, Aarau
Kristīne Balanas Violine
Josep Vicent Chefdirigent
argovia philharmonic
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 35
Aarau
Alte Reithalle Aarau
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OPERNFESTSPIELE HEIDENHEIM, Schwäbisch Gmünd
Participants
Kristīne Balanas (Violin)
Cappella Aquileia
Marcus Bosch (Conductor)
Program
Beethoven: Ouvertüre zu „Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus“ op. 43 & Sinfonie Nr. 5 c-Moll op. 67
Shostakowitsh: Violinkonzert Nr. 2 cis-Moll op. 129
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OPERNFESTSPIELE HEIDENHEIM, Festspielhaus CCH, Heidenheim
Participants
Kristīne Balanas (violin)
Cappella Aquileia
Marcus Bosch (conductor)
Program
Beethoven: Ouvertüre zu „Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus“ op. 43 & Sinfonie Nr. 5 c-Moll op. 67
Shostakowitsh: Violinkonzert Nr. 2 cis-Moll op. 129
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FESTIVAL x - WIENIÄ in Mikkeli, Finland
Vienna-inspired part of the festival from June 25th to 28th
Participants
Kristine Balanas (Violin)
Alexander Malofeev (Piano)
Adrian Eröd (Baritone, Vienna State Opera)
Marta Poliszot (International Soprano)
Janoska Ensemble
Nova Orchester Wien
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Alkusoitto oopperaan Figaron häät
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Viulukonsertto D-duuri, op. 35
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonia nro 7 A-duuri, op. 92
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Fjord Classics Opening Concert 2025
Benjamin Staern / Duo for trompet og horn
Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet, Stefan Dohr, horn
Johan Helmich Roman / Drottningholmsmusiken
Fjord Festival Strings Benjamin Staern / Duo for trompet og horn
Giuseppe Verdi / "Alla vita che t’arride"
David Risberg, baritone, Fjord Festival Strings
Giuseppe Verdi / "Eri tu"
David Risberg, baritone, Fjord Festival Strings
Ludwig van Beethoven / Septet in E-flat, op.20
Kristīne Balanas, violin, Lars Anders Tomter, violaMarcus Michelin, cello
Alexander Edelmann, double bass, Andreas Sundén, clarinet, Ole Kristian Dahl, bassoon
Stefan Dohr, horn
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Musikverein Vienna – UNICEF Benefit with Nova Orchester Wien
Program
Benefit Concert in Support of UNICEF Austria
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 35
Soloist: Kristine Balanas
Johannes Brahms
Academic Festival Overture in C minor, Op. 80
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In Support of UNICEF
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, works around the world to uphold the rights of every child, with a special focus on reaching the most disadvantaged and those in the hardest-to-reach places. In over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF does whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Before, during, and after emergencies, UNICEF is on the ground, providing lifesaving assistance and hope to children and their families. We are impartial, apolitical, and neutral, and our mission is always to protect every child.
In Austria, UNICEF is represented by the Austrian Committee for UNICEF. Since 1962, UNICEF Austria has been committed to advocating for children both internationally and within Austria.
UNICEF's work is entirely funded by voluntary contributions.
Event Details
A concert in cooperation with UNICEF Austria
Organized by:
NOW – Nova Orchester Wien Association
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Renaissancehof, Weilburger Schlosskonzerte
Göttinger Symphonieorchester
Dr. Nicholas Milton, Conductor
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Violinkonzert D-Dur op. 61
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur op. 92
24th International Pharos Chamber Music Festival
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) for Clarinet, Viola & Piano, Op.132 (1853)
Paul Meyer (clarinet), Diemut Poppen (viola), Enrico Pace (piano)
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor, K.478 (1785)
Enrico Pace (piano), Daishin Kashimoto (violin), Kristīne Balanas (violin), Diemut Poppen (viola), Danjulo Ishizaka (cello)
Interval
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano Quartet in A major, Op.26 (1861)
Ashley Wass (piano), Daishin Kashimoto (violin), Diemut Poppen (viola), Julian Steckel (cello)
24th international Pharos Chamber Music Festival
Royal Manor House, Kouklia
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
String Quartet No.6, Op.80 (1847) with double bass arrangement
Kristīne Balanas (violin), Svetlin Roussev (violin), Timothy Ridout (viola), Uxia Martínez Botana (double-bass)
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Piano Quintet, Op.14 (1855)
Nikita Mndoyants (piano), Svetlin Roussev (violin), Kristīne Balanas (violin), Diemut Poppen (viola), Alexander Chaushian (cello)
Interval
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
String Sextet No.2 in G major, Op.36 (1865)
Svetlin Roussev (violin), Kristīne Balanas (violin), Diemut Poppen (viola), Samuel Barsegyan (viola), Danjulo Ishizaka (cello), Alexander Chaushian (cello)
24th International Pharos Chamber Music Festival
Royal Manor House, Kouklia
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Quintet for Clarinet & String in B-flat major (1815)
Paul Meyer (clarinet), Svetlin Roussev (violin), Kristīne Balanas (violin), Samuel Barsegyan (viola), Danjulo Ishizaka (cello)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in A minor, Op.114 (1891)
Nikita Mndoyants (piano), Paul Meyer (clarinet), Alexander Chaushian (cello)
Interval
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Piano Quintet in A major, D.667 “Trout” (1819)
Nikita Mndoyants (piano), Kristīne Balanas (violin), David Abrahamyan (viola), Danjulo Ishizaka (cello), Uxia Martínez Botana (double-bass)
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Ein Heldenleben, Milton Court Concert Hall, United Kingdom
Fidelio Orchestra
Kristīne Balanas, violin
Raffaello Morales, conductor
Programme:
F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64
R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben Op. 40
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Sebastian Fagerlund Drifts
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 op. Posthumous
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 4
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Sebastian Fagerlund Drifts
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 op. Posthumous
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 4
Snow Concert Hall, Canberra, Australia
Program:
J.F. HANDEL: arr. Halvorsen: Passacaglia in G minor
J. S. BACH: Partita No. 3 in E major for violin solo, BMV 1006
J. S. BACH: Suite No.1 in G major for solo cello, BMV 1007
A. VIVALDI: arr. Balanas Sisters: The Four Seasons
P. VASKS: Castillo Interior
M. RAVEL: Sonata for violin and cello
Sydney Opera House, Australia
An Australian and Utzon debut from Latvian-born siblings Kristine and Margarita Balanas, celebrated for their virtuosity and versatility, playing Vasks, Vivaldi, Ravel, Handel/Halvorsen, Cawrse and Hindson.
Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia
Balanas Sisters Recital
Program:
Johan Halvorsen / George Frideric Handel - Passacaglia in G minor
Anne Cawrse - Sanctuary
Antonio Vivaldi arr. Balanas Sisters - The Four Seasons (excerpts)
Peteris Vasks - Castillo Interior
Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello M.73
Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia
Balanas Sisters Recital
Program:
Johan Halvorsen / George Frideric Handel - Passacaglia in G minor
Anne Cawrse - Sanctuary
Antonio Vivaldi arr. Balanas Sisters - The Four Seasons (excerpts)
Peteris Vasks - Castillo Interior
Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello M.73
North Adelaide Baroque Hall, Australia
Balanas Sisters Recital
Program:
Peteris Vasks - Castillo Interior
Maurice Ravel - Sonate pour violon et violoncelle
North Adelaide Baroque Hall, Australia
Balanas Sisters Recital
Programme:
Handel, arr. Halvorsen - Passacaglia in G minor
J. S. Bach - Partita No. 3 in E major for violin solo, BMV 1006
J. S. Bach - Suite No.1 in G major for solo cello, BMV 1007
Peteris Vasks - Castillo Interior
Maurice Ravel - Sonate pour violon et violoncelle
Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Balanas Sisters - The Four Seasons
Zurich Orchestra Society
Jakub Przybycien, conductor
Louise Farrenc: Ouvertüre Nr. 1
Jean Sibelius: Violinkonzert d-Moll op. 47
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonie Nr. 7
Kirche Neumünster
Neumünsterstrasse 10
8008 Zürich (CH)
Zurich Orchestra Society
Jakub Przybycień, conductor
Louise Farrenc: Ouvertüre Nr. 1
Jean Sibelius: Violinkonzert d-Moll op. 47
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonie Nr. 7
ZKO-Haus, Zürich (CH)