Alexander Yakovlev - Candlelit concert in the dark

Candlelit concert — it's not just a musical event

A candlelit concert is not just a musical event; it's a special atmosphere that lets you experience music in a new way. 29 June, Alexander Yakovlev will perform a program in a unique format, where every chord will resonate in the light of soft candles, creating an unforgettable, intimate atmosphere. In such a setting, the music becomes alive and reaches the very core. Passing through the flicker of the candles, the audience will be able to feel the music in a new way, in its deepest and most emotional expression.

About the artist

Alexander Yakovlev — an exceptional pianist, one of the leading representatives of the Russian piano school. He is the winner of more than 50 international competitions, including competitions in Berlin, Geneva, Rome and Japan. Among his achievements are the First Prize and the Gold Medal of the President of Italy at the Ettore Pozzoli competition.

• He graduated from the Rostov Conservatory
• He continued his studies at the Mozarteum (Salzburg) and at the Berlin University of the Arts
• Yakovlev tours extensively around the world, performing on legendary stages such as Carnegie Hall (New York), Victoria Hall (Geneva) and the Berlin Philharmonie
• He has collaborated with leading orchestras and conductors such as the Berlin and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestras, as well as Kent Nagano and Alexander Polyanichko

Repertoire and activities

• His repertoire includes more than 27 piano concertos with orchestra and 20 solo programs
• Additionally, Yakovlev often gives masterclasses and is the artistic director of international festivals.