Legendary violinist to perform Sunday, Nov. 12, in Paradise Valley | Things To Do

The Red Rocks Music Festival will present legendary violinist Shlomo Mintz with pianist Vitaly Serebriakov, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, located at 4455 E. Lincoln Drive.

The cost is $36 for general admission and $15 for students. For details and to purchase tickets, visit redrocksmusicfestival.com or call 602-402-4551.

Mintz will perform his own composition, Sonatina, an Arizona premiere, as well as works by A. Dvorak, Romance Op.11, Saint-Saens, Habanera, Sarasate’ Carmen Fantasy and selection by Fritz Kreisler.

Critics, colleagues and audiences regard Mintz as one of the foremost violinists of our time, esteemed for his impeccable musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique alike.

Born in Moscow in 1957, he immigrated to Israel and studied the violin with Ilona Feher. At the age of 11, he made his concert debut with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and at the age of 16 he made his debut in Carnegie Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, under the patronage of Isaac Stern.

Since then, he is a celebrated guest with orchestras and conductors on the international music scene, and has appeared with historical musicians like Sergiu Celibidache, Pablo Casals, Eugene Ormandy, Claudio Abbado, Lorin Maazel, Misslav Rosptropovich and Carlo Maria Giulini. 

Meanwhile, Serebriakov is a critically acclaimed pianist, teaching artist and recording engineer. He has performed in leading venues around the world and has won prizes in numerous international piano competitions. His latest CD “Infinitude,” a collection of piano music by Scriabin, Medtner and Prokofiev has been highly praised by music critics.

James Harrington from Fanfare Magazine wrote: “… Serebriakov plays this set as well or better than the many recordings I have of them. He lets the music speak for itself, paying very close attention to the details, but never losing sight of the overall flow of each piece …”