Concert by grandmaster Mikhail Bezverkhni in preparation for his European Tour on his 8

Who are we ? Destelbergen Classics is committed to providing a stage for exceptional classical musicians in an intimate and inspiring concert setting. With a carefully curated concert series, Mezzos brings together internationally renowned artists and promising young talents, allowing the audience to enjoy unforgettable musical experiences. The concert series stimulates artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and a close bond between the performing musicians and the local community. Met Destelbergen Classics, Mezzos actively contributes to the cultural life of Destelbergen and Heusden by making high-level classical music accessible to a broad audience. Mikhail Bezverkhni plays the immortal sonatas of Bach Een unique musical experience with a living legend of the violin Mezzos and Destelbergen Classics invite you to an exceptional concert with Mikhail Bezverkhni, internationally acclaimed violinist and laureate of the Koningin Elisabethwedstrijd. In the run-up and preparation for his major European anniversary tour celebrating his 80th birthday, he presents an exclusive recital with the masterful sonatas of Johann Sebastian Bach. This concert series forms an important artistic preparation for his celebratory tour through Europe. For the audience, this is a rare opportunity to experience a world-class musician up close, in an intimate concert setting where every nuance, every emotion, and every sound fully come into their own. Bach's sonatas are among the most impressive works in the violin repertoire. They demand not only flawless technique, but also exceptional musical depth. Mikhail Bezverkhni brings these timeless masterpieces with the maturity, refinement, and expressiveness that only a lifetime on international concert stages can produce. Let yourself be carried away by an evening full of virtuosity, emotion, and pure musical beauty. Do not miss this unique opportunity to hear one of Europe's greatest violinists live in a concert that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. Destelbergen Classics – where world-class artists and music lovers meet. Program for this afternoon Experience an exceptional afternoon in which the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach fully comes to life. During this exclusive recital, the internationally acclaimed violinist Mikhail Bezverkhni takes the audience on an impressive journey through three of the most monumental works in violin literature. On the program are: Sonata No. 2 in A minor (BWV 1003) Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor (BWV 1004) Partita No. 3 in E major (BWV 1006) These compositions belong to the absolute highlights of classical music. They demand not only phenomenal technical mastery, but also exceptional artistic depth. Bach makes a single violin sound like a full orchestra and creates a musical world full of emotion, spirituality, and virtuosity. De Sonate No. 2 combines lyrical beauty with an impressive architecture and culminates in a masterful fugue that pushes the boundaries of the solo violin. The absolute highlight of the afternoon is undoubtedly the legendary Chaconne from the second Partita. This masterpiece is globally considered one of the greatest compositions ever written for solo violin. From intense tranquility to overwhelming power, Bach takes the listener on a deeply human and spiritual journey. The concert concludes with the sparkling Partita No. 3 in E major, in which joie de vivre, elegance, and virtuosity come together. The famous Preludio opens a festive finale of pure musical brilliance. This recital is much more than a concert. It is an encounter with the essence of Bach: music that, after nearly three centuries, still moves, inspires, and astounds. An afternoon for lovers of pure musical perfection – an experience that will linger for a long time. Reservations and venue Onze Lieve Vrouw Ter Sneeuw church in Destelbergen starts 15 pm Sunday October 25 2026 BIO: MIKHAIL BEZVERKHNI As a violinist, he has had a major career, made many tours, and was a laureate and prize-winner of various international competitions. In 1976, he won the first prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition for violin, Grand Prix D'Elisabeth, in Brussels. This highly prestigious award marked the era in which he was free to travel outside the USSR. Although he made many concert tours and recordings within the USSR, from 1978 onwards he was prevented for a long time from traveling to and from the West. After the fall of the Berlijnse Muur in 1990, he settled permanently in Belgium. In addition to the many recordings he made for, among others, Melodya and Deutsche Grammophon, Michail Bezverchni has also earned his stripes as a conductor, actor, and as a composer of film music, among other things. Zijn Suite Gambrinus won the first prize for music at the international film festival of Valence (France) in 1992. As a painter, from 1976 to 1990 he completed a 14-year art education with Vladimir Rajkov, a student of Robert Falk. Long after settling in Belgium, he finally returned to painting in 2007. More than 30 of his works are now in private collections in Belgium, Germany, France, Portugal, Russia, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Monaco, Israel, Majorca, and Vatican City.