Russian-born violinist Viktoria Mullova and Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson will headline the next concert series in Alicante, presented by the Alicante Concert Ensemble. They are set to perform at the Teatro Chief in Alicante this Tuesday evening, January 16, at 20:00, delivering a thoughtful program that centers on the violin and piano masterworks of Beethoven and Schubert.
Viktoria Mullova studied at the Central Music School in Moscow followed by the Moscow Conservatory, where she refined a remarkable artistry that would soon reach an international audience. Her rise to prominence began when she captured top honors at the Helsinki Sibelius Competition in 1980, followed by a gold medal at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition. The breakthrough catapulted her into the global spotlight, and she soon became a fixture on major stages around the world. Mullova’s career has been defined by both technical brilliance and an expansive musical curiosity that embraces baroque and classical repertoire as well as contemporary borders, cross-cultural collaborations, and new sound explorations from the worlds of fusion and experimental music.
Throughout her career, Mullova has performed with leading orchestras and conductors across continents, gracing renowned festivals and concert halls. She is widely celebrated for a singing, expressive violin technique and a deep sense of musical integrity that allows her to inhabit a wide range of styles. Her performances reveal a commitment to the instrument as a voice capable of intimate dialogue and bold, adventurous interpretation.
In the rigors of period and modern instrument practice, Mullova plays the Jules Falk Stradivarius from 1723, a violin with a storied lineage and a voice that can cut through a concert hall with clarity and warmth. She also occasions the stage with a Guadagnini violin crafted in 1750, enriching her expressive palette with its historical character and tonal color.
Alasdair Beatson, a Scottish pianist, brings a robust and versatile career as both soloist and chamber musician. His 2020/21 season showcased performances at Wigmore Hall and appearances on BBC Radio 3, reflecting his active engagement with a wide audience. Beatson has collaborated with artists such as Alina Ibragimova, Aleksei Kiseliov, and the Nash Ensemble, and he has contributed as a guest soloist with major ensembles like the Royal Northern Sinfonia. In addition to performing, Beatson teaches solo piano at a major conservatory and offers mentoring to emerging musicians through his studio in London. Between 2012 and 2018 he founded Musique à Marsac, a music festival, and since 2019 he has co-directed the Ernen Swiss chamber music festival, underscoring a long-standing commitment to contemporary programming and collaborative artistry.
program
Sonata for violin and piano no. 6 in A major, Op. 30, No. 1, by Beethoven.
Sonata for violin and piano no. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3, by Beethoven.
Sonata for violin and piano no. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1, by Beethoven.
Rondo for violin and piano in B minor, D. 896, Op. 70, by Schubert.