RENAT and Hila Yusupov have played in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, but will be in a much more intimate performance space in Bathurst next week.
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The pair of renowned musicians will present an evening of popular classical cello masterpieces at All Saints’ Cathedral.
Mr Yusupov studied cello at the class of Professor Nikolay Bukin at the Uzbek State Conservatory, worked as an assistant principal cellist of The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan and concertmaster of the State Conservatory between 1992 and 1999.
He migrated to Australia in November 1999 from Saint Petersburg, Russia, were he worked at the Saint Petersburg Orchestra as an assistant principal cellist.
Since arriving in Australia, he has performed as a soloist with many orchestras.
Mrs Yusupov completed her Master’s degree in chamber music at the same conservatory under the direction of Professor Bukin.
She worked at the vocal and opera departments of the Tashkent State Conservatory as a concertmaster between 1992 and 2003 and migrated to Australia in August 2003.
The Cello With Love recital will feature Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1, Massenet’s Meditation, works by J.S. Bach, Saint-Saens and Monti and a unique collection of melodies from Georgia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Israel arranged for cello and piano.
The recital will be held at All Saints’ Cathedral this Tuesday, April 10 starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are $12 to $27 (free for children under 12) and are available at www.trybooking.com or by calling 0417 498 502.
Tickets will also be available at the door one hour prior to the concert unless sold out.
