Dina Nesterenko posseses an astounding virtuosity and beauty of tone that captivates all who hear her. Mark Landson is known for his dynamic playing style and lyricism. Together, it’s a dynamic duo you won’t forget!
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Aug
272023
Don’t miss this Violin and Viola duo with astounding virtuosity and musicality.
This concert of violin and viola pairs two dynamic performers, coming together in duos of lyricism and musicality, and also shining separately in solos of astounding virtuosity and emotion.
Violinist Dina Nesterenko posseses an astounding virtuosity and beauty of tone that captivates all who hear her. She was a semi-finalist in the famed Tchaikovsky Concerto Competition at just 17 years old, and went on to graduate with both bachelors and masters degrees from the Juilliard School. Her unique specialty is creating her own virtuoso arrangements for solo violin of works as diverse as Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, “The Show Must Go On” by Queen, and even a Chaconne in the style of Bach on the theme of the pop song “Barbie Girl” by Aqua, which she has presented at multiple universities. (See her video below)
Mark Landson is known for his dynamic playing style and lyricism, as well as his classical compositions and crossover concepts. He has been called the Elon Musk of the North Texas Classical Music Scene for his many innovative projects, including as the founder of Open Classical. He joins Dina with duos of violin and viola, plus showcases his own collection of Bach’s suites for cello played on viola. (video of his Bach on TEDx below)
Short excerpt of Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson performing Mozart’s Duo No2 for Violin and Viola, 1st movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series in Houston at the Czech Center Museum.
Short excerpt of Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson performing Mozart’s Duo No2 for Violin and Viola, 1st movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series in Houston at the Czech Center Museum.
Short excerpt of Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson performing Mozart’s Duo No2 for Violin and Viola, 1st movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series in Houston at the Czech Center Museum.
Dina plays her virtuoso solo violin arrangement of Beethoven Fifth Symphony.
Dina plays her virtuoso solo violin arrangement of Beethoven Fifth Symphony.
Dina plays her virtuoso solo violin arrangement of Beethoven Fifth Symphony.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Mozart’s Duo No1 for Violin and Viola, 3rd movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Mozart’s Duo No1 for Violin and Viola, 3rd movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Mozart’s Duo No1 for Violin and Viola, 3rd movt. on the Open Classical Artist Series.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Passacaglia on a theme by Handel by Johan Halvorsen for Frisco Arts top donors party.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Passacaglia on a theme by Handel by Johan Halvorsen for Frisco Arts top donors party.
Dina Nesterenko and Mark Landson perform Passacaglia on a theme by Handel by Johan Halvorsen for Frisco Arts top donors party.
GoFundMe video for Dina Nesterenko’s CD project. Support the campaign here!
GoFundMe video for Dina Nesterenko’s CD project. Support the campaign here!
GoFundMe video for Dina Nesterenko’s CD project. Support the campaign here!
Mark Landson plays Bach’s Gigue with Rhythmic Souls Tap Group on TEDx.
Mark Landson plays Bach’s Gigue with Rhythmic Souls Tap Group on TEDx.
Mark Landson plays Bach’s Gigue with Rhythmic Souls Tap Group on TEDx.
PROGRAM
Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola K424
1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Andante cantabile
3. Tema con variazione
JS Bach: Suite No. 1 for Cello (transcribed for viola)
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Minuet
6. Gigue
Ludwig van Beethoven: 5th Symphony, 1st Movt
(arranged for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko)
Barbie Girl Chaconne
(original composition for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko based on the song by Aqua)
The Show Must Go On
(original composition for solo violin by Dina Nesterenko based on the song by Queen)
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for Violin and Viola