Violin Masterclasses

Roman Kim is internationally acknowledged as one of the most innovative violinists of our time. He has been constantly contributing to the evolution of violin playing technique, expanding the boundaries of what – some years ago – had been considered impossible by even the best violinists in the world.

International career

When, in 2010, he published a video on YouTube, performing his transcription of Johann Sebastian Bach's Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3, the then 19-year-old caused a sensation. The fact that he was playing all four parts of the score on a single violin amazed experts and famous violinists. Ever since, his fresh and unconventional approach to classical music has been applauded by audiences all over the world. After winning the International Violin Competition "Valsesia Musica" (2012), Kim played concerts in Italy, Germany, France, Hungary, Russia, USA, China, South Korea, Romania, Switzerland and Taiwan. Among others, he appeared in auditoriums such as the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, the Cologne Philharmonic, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Herkulessaal, the Beijing Concert Hall, the Bari Teatro Petruzzelli, the Seoul Arts Centre, the Franz List Music Academy Budapest and the Taipei National Concert Hall. He performed with orchestras like the NDR Symphony Orchestra, the Staatskapelle Halle, the Aachen Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra del Teatro Petruzzelli, the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra and the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, under the baton of distinguished conductors such as Aziz Shokhakimov, Dirk Kaftan, Josep Caballé Domenech, Daejin Kim, Alexandre Bloch and Alpesh Chauhan.

Svetlana Makarova was born in Moscow in 1981. She started to play violin at the age of 5 in a class of Honoured Artist of Russia Ludmila Egorova.

At the age of 10 she won the first prize at the Moscow International Youth Tchaikovsky Competition. Hereafter she won different prizes at numerous state and international competitions.

In 2005 Svetlana graduated the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory and in 2008 finished her postgraduated studies with professor M. Glezarova.

Svetlana actively plays and gives concerts as a soloist and as a part of different chamber ensembles.

She also made several CD recordings (with pieces of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Brahms, Shubert, Schönberg) as a soloist and as a member of chamber ensembles.

Since 2003 Svetlana is a member of the Verbier Festival Orchestra, and from 2006 - of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, where she collaborate with such a great musicians as J. Levine, V. Gergiev, M. T. Thomas, Y. Bashmet, D. Sitkovetsky, M. Vengerov, Y. Temirkanov etc.

She takes part in different Festivals such as Verbier Music Festival (Switzerland), Miyazaki Music Festival (Japan), Musical Spring (Moldova), Musical Festival in LA (USA), Eilat Chamber Music Festival (Israel), Festival "Paganiniana" (Italy) etc.

In 2005-2008 she was teaching at famous Gnessin's Music College in Moscow.

With a dynamic career that bridges performance and pedagogy, Zohrab Tadevosyan stands as a beacon of musical artistry and dedication. His exceptional journey is marked by collaborations with some of the greatest talents of our time and a passionate commitment to shaping the next generation of violinists. 

• Assistant to the Legendary Prof. Ana Chumachenco
  A rare honor, this role allowed Tadevosyan to work closely with one of the world’s foremost violin pedagogues for more than a decade , honing his insight and depth as both a performer and educator.
• Visiting Professor at Leopold Mozart University, Augsburg
  Since October 2024, Tadevosyan has shared his extensive expertise with students, infusing his classes with a blend of tradition and innovation.
• Chair of the Jury, 2024 International Aram Khachaturian Violin Competition
  Leading this prestigious competition, Tadevosyan continues to set standards of excellence and inspire young musicians from around the world.
• Professor at Reina Sofía School of Music, Madrid (2010-2020)
  For a decade, Tadevosyan taught alongside Ana Chumachenco, developing an acclaimed violin program that focused on pedagogical mastery and interpretative depth.
• Frequent Invited Artist at European Festivals and Masterclasses
  Regularly featured at top music academies, including the Swiss International Music Academy and the Mozarteum International Summer Academy, Tadevosyan brings his unique style and vision to students across Europe.
• Guest Violinist at Santander Music Festival
  His evocative performances at one of Spain’s most prestigious festivals have captivated audiences and earned him widespread acclaim.
• International Educator in Japan
  With a dedication to cross-cultural exchange, Tadevosyan offers masterclasses in Japan, nurturing talent and inspiring students far beyond Europe.
• Renowned Jury Member at Leading Violin Competitions
  Tadevosyan’s expertise is sought after worldwide, serving on juries for elite competitions, such as:
• 2019 International Louis Spohr Violin Competition (Weimar)
• 2020 Aram Khachaturian International Violin Competition (Yerevan)
• 2021 Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition (Hanover)
• Global Masterclass Leader and Influential Musical Figure

Known for his charismatic teaching style and profound knowledge, Tadevosyan continues to inspire through masterclasses worldwide, fostering the growth of aspiring artists and shaping the future of classical music.

Karen Shahgaldyan is one of the most brilliant musicians of modern Russia. Laureat of Pablo Sarasate International Competition. He finished the Moscow State Conservatory at the class of Professor Victor Tretiakov and the Graduate School of the Moscow State Conservatory into the class of Professor M. Glezarova. Karen attended master-classes of Yehudi Menuhin, Vladimir Spivakov, Grigorii Zhislin, Evgeniia Chugaeva. For several years Karen performed in the orchestra "Virtuosos of Moscow" under the direction of Vladimir Spivakov. He performed at such halls as Carnegie Hall, New York, Bolshoy Hall, Moscow, Royal Festival Hall, London, Musikverein, Wien, Laeizhalle, Hamburg, Purcell Room, London, Koerner Hall, Toronto, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Opera City Hall, Tokyo and others. He visited with concerts more than 200 cities in such countries, as USA, China, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Austria, Australia, Sweden, Spain, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, Latvia, Lietuva, Estonia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Georgia, Kuwait, Moldova, Russia and Armenia.
From 2006 violinist of Khachaturian trio.

Pavel Vernikov, a student of David Oistrach and S. Snitkowsky, gained a reputation as a virtuoso violinist more than twenty years ago. Among other prizes he won the International ARD Violin Competition in Munich and the Grand Prix at the International Violin Competition “Vittorio Gui” in Florence. He has appeared at such prestigious venues as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, La Salle Gaveau in Paris, La Scala in Milan and Santa Cecilia in Rome.

For the past 30 years he has been a member of the Tchaikovsky Trio.

His artistic partners have included Sviatoslav Richter, James Galway, Alain Meunier, Patrick Gallois, Maria Tipo, Natalia Gutman, Oleg Kagan, Yuri Bashmet, Elisso Virsaladze, Christian Zimmermann and Anthony Pay. He inaugurated the Russian Academy of Higher Learning in Portogruaro and was the Artistic Director of the Gubbio Music Festival, the Dubrovnik Chamber Music Festival and the Eilat Chamber Music Festival.

He teaches and gives masterclasses around the world, in Italy, France, Finland, Spain (Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofia Madrid), Israel (Rubin Academy), Germany (Kronberg Academy), etc. and has been invited to be a member of the jury at international competitions (Szigeti, Kreisler, Gui, ARD-Competition in Munich, Sendai (Japan), Budapest, Sarasate, Wieniawski, etc.).

Pavel Vernikov has recorded for RCA, Ondine and Dynamic.

He was a Professor at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Lyon. At present he is a Professor at the famous Konservatorium Wien University and at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (Site de Sion).