May
27
7:00 PM19:00

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)

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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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May
28
7:00 PM19:00

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)

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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)

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May
29
7:00 PM19:00

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)

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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Piano Quartet in A major, Op.26 (1861)

Ashley Wass (piano), Daishin Kashimoto (violin), Diemut Poppen (viola), Julian Steckel (cello)

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Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00

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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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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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

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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

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