Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30
Mar
27
7:30 PM19:30
Apr
2
7:30 PM19:30
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Sebastian Fagerlund Drifts
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 op. Posthumous
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 4
Apr
3
7:30 PM19:30
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Sebastian Fagerlund Drifts
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 op. Posthumous
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 4
Apr
10
7:00 PM19:00
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
Jun
7
8:00 PM20:00
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
Jun
26
8:00 PM20:00
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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Jul
20
7:30 PM19:30
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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Jul
26
8:00 PM20:00
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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Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00
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
Feb
16
3:00 PM15:00
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.
Feb
14
8:00 PM20:00
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
Feb
14
6:00 PM18:00
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
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00
North Adelaide Baroque Hall, Australia
Balanas Sisters Recital
Program:
Peteris Vasks - Castillo Interior
Maurice Ravel - Sonate pour violon et violoncelle
Feb
6
7:00 PM19:00
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
Jan
18
5:00 PM17:00
Jan
15
7:30 PM19:30
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)
Jan
12
10:30 AM10:30
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)
Dec
21
to Dec 22
BALANAS CHRISTMAS CHARITY MASTERCLASSES
Kristine, Margarita and Roberts Balanas are inviting young string players of Latvia to participate in violin and cello masterclasses at Ola Foundation, Riga.
The young performers will receive individual lessons as well as participate in a group workshop lead by Roberts.
In the Closing Concert, the young talents will perform together with Kristine, Margarita and Roberts Balanas.
The masterclasses are organised by Balanas Classical. More information about application process can be found at: https://balanasclassical.com/meistarklases-2024
Dec
7
8:00 PM20:00
Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven
The Program
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Charles Bronfman Auditorium
Dec
6
1:30 PM13:30
Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven
The Program
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Vasks Violin Concerto No. 1 “Distant light”
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Charles Bronfman Auditorium
Dec
5
9:00 PM21:00
Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven in a Jeans Concert
The Program
Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Charles Bronfman Auditorium
Dec
4
8:00 PM20:00
Israel Philharmonic, Haifa
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven
The Program
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Vasks Violin Concerto No. 1 “Distant light”
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Dec
3
8:00 PM20:00
Israel Philharmonic, Jerusalem
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven
The Program
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Vasks Violin Concerto No. 1 “Distant light”
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Dec
1
7:00 PM19:00
Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv
Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Beethoven
The Program
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Vasks Violin Concerto No. 1 “Distant light”
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Charles Bronfman Auditorium
Nov
21
7:30 PM19:30
Musikkollegium Winterthur
Musikkollegium Winterthur
Lin Liao, conductor
Kristine Balanas, violin (replacing Isabelle Faust)
Antonín Dvořák (1841 – 1904)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester a-Moll, op. 53 (1880) 32'
Nov
20
7:30 PM19:30
Musikkollegium Winterthur
Musikkollegium Winterthur
Lin Liao, conductor
Kristine Balanas, violin (replacing Isabelle Faust)
Antonín Dvořák (1841 – 1904)
Konzert für Violine und Orchester a-Moll, op. 53 (1880) 32'