Vladimir jablokov sets date for birr gig

Vladimir Jablokov makes a very welcome return to Birr next month, along with his brother Anton. 

Vladimir has established himself as one of the best young musical talents currently playing in Ireland, with his 'Classical Twist’ band showcasing a small but dynamic band of Slovak and Irish musicians including two violins, viola, piano, bass and drums taking familiar pieces from the world of both the classics and rock-pop and reworking them into new, vibrant and exciting shapes.

Vladimir Jablokov started playing the violin aged five, making his stage debut at the tender age of ten. Coming from four generations of professional music makers, with a Russian maestro for a father and five musical siblings around him at home, he is steeped in the classical tradition.

Together with his brother Anton, Vladimir will perform an all new popular movie/musical and classical programme accompanied by their piano player Adam Kuruc in his brand new show for 2014.

Anton took his first violin lessons with his father at age five. He started to participate in the family concerts throughout the Europe when he was eight. 
In 2003 he participated in the Paganini of Pressburg Competition where he won the first prize in his category. In 2006 he won the first prize at the international competition 'Jozef Muzika’ in Nova Paka (Czech Republic) and in 2008 he won the first prize at the Slovak conservatories competition.

Since 2005 he has been performing with older brother Vladimir and his string quartet and has been playing solo parts in pieces of JS Bach, A Vivaldi and V Monti accompanied by the Slovak Festival Orchestra. He played the Capriccio Basque by P Sarasate and La Campanella by N Paganini in the National Concert Hall and Marley Park with the above mentioned orchestra.

Since 2011 Anton has been pursuing his studies at the Music Academy in Essen in the class of Mincho Mintchev.

Birr Theatre is delighted to welcome Vladimir and Anton back to Birr and know this will be a very special evening. The performance takes place on Sunday, October 5, at 8pm. Tickets are €13 when purchased in advance and €16 on the night.

You can secure your ticket in advance by visiting www.birrtheatre.com or calling the box office on 057 9122911.