Live at Toorak: Sergej Krylov x Konstantin Shamray
Season opening French firecracker with blindingly virtuosic Sergej Krylov on his 1710 Stradivari and Konstantin Shamray at the piano
"I was amazed by the quality of this remarkable violinist, whom I consider to be one of the five best contemporary violinists in the world.” — Mstislav Rostropovich
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Technique and intonation were faultless … his capacity to transform a simple phrase into gold with such subtlety of dynamic shading and adjustment of colour was fabulous.” — David Truslove, Bachtrack reviewing Krylov with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Live at Yours opens its 2026 season in luminous style — within the mood-lit splendour of Toorak Synagogue, where golden arches and soft shadows create an atmosphere of quiet wonder.
Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov, hailed by Mstislav Rostropovich as one of the five greatest violinists in the world, joins Konstantin Shamray, a Live at Yours favourite, for an evening of rare electricity and emotional depth.
Their program blazes with the gypsy passion and French flair of Ravel, the sparkling wit of Saint-Saëns, and the radiant romanticism of Franck — music that dances between fire and tenderness, precision and abandon.
Renowned across Europe for his fusion of searing virtuosity and luminous warmth, Krylov makes his maiden Australian tour — an unmissable chance to experience one of the world’s great violinists up close.
Program:
Camille Saint-Saëns – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Maurice Ravel – Tzigane
Maurice Ravel – Violin Sonata No. 2
César Franck – Sonata in A major
Allow yourself to be swept away — by the pulse of Ravel’s gypsy rhythms, the glow of sacred architecture, and the haunting voice of a centuries-old Stradivari.
Sergej Krylov performs on the Stradivarius “Camposelice” (1710), generously on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
An evening where sound, space and spirit become one — and every note feels close enough to touch.
Season opening French firecracker with blindingly virtuosic Sergej Krylov on his 1710 Stradivari and Konstantin Shamray at the piano
"I was amazed by the quality of this remarkable violinist, whom I consider to be one of the five best contemporary violinists in the world.” — Mstislav Rostropovich
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Technique and intonation were faultless … his capacity to transform a simple phrase into gold with such subtlety of dynamic shading and adjustment of colour was fabulous.” — David Truslove, Bachtrack reviewing Krylov with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Live at Yours opens its 2026 season in luminous style — within the mood-lit splendour of Toorak Synagogue, where golden arches and soft shadows create an atmosphere of quiet wonder.
Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov, hailed by Mstislav Rostropovich as one of the five greatest violinists in the world, joins Konstantin Shamray, a Live at Yours favourite, for an evening of rare electricity and emotional depth.
Their program blazes with the gypsy passion and French flair of Ravel, the sparkling wit of Saint-Saëns, and the radiant romanticism of Franck — music that dances between fire and tenderness, precision and abandon.
Renowned across Europe for his fusion of searing virtuosity and luminous warmth, Krylov makes his maiden Australian tour — an unmissable chance to experience one of the world’s great violinists up close.
Program:
Camille Saint-Saëns – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Maurice Ravel – Tzigane
Maurice Ravel – Violin Sonata No. 2
César Franck – Sonata in A major
Allow yourself to be swept away — by the pulse of Ravel’s gypsy rhythms, the glow of sacred architecture, and the haunting voice of a centuries-old Stradivari.
Sergej Krylov performs on the Stradivarius “Camposelice” (1710), generously on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
An evening where sound, space and spirit become one — and every note feels close enough to touch.
Artists
Sergej Krylov
Konstantin Shamray
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- all ages
- In-person
- Doors at 6pm
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Location
Toorak Synagogue
2/8 Toorak Rd
Melbourne, VIC 3141
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