Maxim Vengerov, violin
Polina Osetinskaya, piano

Blazing virtuosity and breathtaking expressiveness have been the hallmarks of Russian-born violinist Maxim Vengerov’s sound for decades. The multiple Grammy and Gramophone Award winner has taken a fascinating path from his formative years as a child prodigy in Siberia, through studies with mentor Mstislav Rostropovich, to a phenomenal international career that has included prestigious posts as a conductor and educator. Vengerov returns to Berkeley with frequent collaborator pianist Polina Osetinskaya to charm us anew with “that gloriously rich, focused sound; that nimble, immaculate technique; that sense of meaning and purpose he injects into even single notes; and, above all, that effortless charisma” (The Strad).

Major support for this performance is provided by Lance and Dalia Nagel. This performance is made possible, in part, by The Sir Jack Lyons Charitable Trust.