Dimitri Antanassov Photo: Dimitri Antanassov
Dimitri Atanassov is a familiar name to New Zealand audiences: the Bulgarian-born violinist is a former Auckland Philharmonia concertmaster and member of the Ogen Piano Trio.
After leaving the APO, Dimitri based himself in Cremona as a violin maker and restorer, but is back in town performing with the New Zealand Chamber Soloists.
Upbeat talked with cellist James Tennant and Dimitri Atanassov about violin making and their upcoming concert, Dark Bright Night.
The programme explores themes of dark and light, with music by Beethoven, Brahms and Jenny McLeod.
Dark Bright Night
Dimitri Atanassov (violin), Lara Hall (viola), James Tennant (cello), Katherine Austin (piano)
Beethoven: Trio in D Major Op 70 No 1, 'Ghost'
Jenny McLeod: Dark, Bright Night (world premiere)
Brahms: Piano Quartet in C minor Op 60
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
5pm, Sunday 28 March
