Belgian violinist of Russian-Ukrainian heritage, Marc Bouchkov is one of the most distinctive and multifaceted artists of his generation, widely admired for his refined musicianship, stylistic breadth, and commanding stage presence. He has appeared with leading orchestras and conductors across Europe and beyond, performing in major concert halls such as the Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and the Konzerthaus Berlin.

Equally active as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, Bouchkov is a regular guest at prestigious international festivals including the Verbier Festival, Riga Jurmala Music Festival, and the Tsinandali Festival. His collaborations with eminent conductors and musicians have contributed to a broad and expressive repertoire, spanning classical core works and more exploratory programs.

His artistic profile is further defined by a strong commitment to musical curiosity and creative independence. His debut recording for Harmonia Mundi, featuring world premiere works by Eugène Ysaÿe alongside his own compositions, received a Diapason d’Or and widespread critical acclaim, earning him international recognition as an artist with a distinctive and personal voice.

An award-winning violinist, he is First Prize winner of the Montreal International Violin Competition and Silver Medalist of the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition. Born into a family of violinists, Marc Bouchkov began his musical training at an early age and today combines an active international career with teaching, serving as professor at the Conservatoire Royal de Liège and the International Music Academy in Liechtenstein.

Marc Bouchkov performs on a rare Carlo and Michelangelo Bergonzi violin dating from 1742–44, played on private loan. This exceptional instrument plays a central role in shaping the depth, clarity, and expressive range of his sound.

Pianist, conductor, and composer, Mikhail Pletnev is one of the most respected and influential artists of the era.

His prodigious talent as a pianist has earned widespread acclaim ever since the 1978 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, where he won First Prize at the age of 21.

An invitation to perform at a 1988 diplomatic summit in Washington led to Pletnev’s friendship with Mikhail Gorbachev and a lifelong commitment to dismantling barriers through the universal language of music.

In 1990, Pletnev formed the Russian National Orchestra – the first independent orchestra in Russia’s history. Under his leadership, the RNO achieved recognition as one of the world’s great orchestras.

Over thirty years later, Pletnev has renewed his commitment to artistic freedom with his founding of the Rachmaninoff International Orchestra, named after the celebrated pianist, conductor, and composer whose own career inspired audiences from all corners of the globe.

Pletnev’s performances and recordings have shown him to be an outstanding interpreter of an extensive repertoire, both as a pianist and conductor. His recordings have earned numerous prizes, including a 2005 Grammy Award for his own arrangement of Prokofiev’s Cinderella.

He received Grammy nominations for Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes (2004) and the Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev Piano Concertos No. 3 (2003). His critically acclaimed album of Scarlatti’s Sonatas (Virgin/ EMI) received a 1996 Gramophone Award, and his recording of the complete Beethoven symphonies and piano concertos (Deutsche Grammophon) was named “Best of 2007” by the NewYorker.

Pianist, conductor, composer, and cultural leader – all are significant facets of Mikhail Pletnev’s remarkable life. Yet with his characteristic humility, he insists that he is, simply, a musician.

Maximilian Hornung is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable cellists of his generation. Renowned for his exceptional technical mastery and versatility, his playing is distinguished by an extraordinary depth of tone, a wide palette of colours, and a natural musical sophistication. His performances are marked by sincerity and expressive clarity, allowing for a profound connection with audiences.

Hornung appears regularly with leading orchestras and in major concert halls across Europe and beyond. His recent and upcoming seasons include collaborations with prominent symphony orchestras and conductors, as well as an Artist-in-Residence appointment with the Munich Symphony Orchestra, where he performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor. Alongside the core cello repertoire, he is known for his commitment to rediscovering lesser-known masterpieces.

As a recitalist and chamber musician, Hornung is a frequent guest at prestigious venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, the Vienna Musikverein, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, and Wigmore Hall in London, and at leading international festivals including Salzburg, Lucerne, Verbier, and Rheingau. His chamber music collaborations with some of today’s most distinguished artists further reflect the breadth and depth of his musical activity.

Hornung’s extensive discography has received wide critical acclaim. He is the recipient of multiple ECHO Klassik Awards, and his recordings span works from Haydn and Dvořák to Richard Strauss, Schubert, and Shostakovich, released on labels including Sony Classical, Deutsche Grammophon, and myrios classics.

Born in Augsburg in 1986, Maximilian Hornung began his cello studies at the age of eight and developed his artistry under the guidance of renowned mentors. After winning First Prize at the ARD International Music Competition with the Tecchler Trio, he was appointed Principal Cellist of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra at the age of 23. He continues to shape his career as a soloist, chamber musician, and artistic director, combining interpretative depth with a strong sense of musical responsibility.

Winner of the 64th Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, Arsenii Moon also received the prestigious Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Award, granted only in the case of a unanimous jury decision and awarded for the first time in almost three decades. He additionally won the Audience Award, reflecting his immediate impact on both critics and listeners worldwide.

Born in St Petersburg in 1999, Moon began studying the piano at the age of six and received his musical education in Russia before completing his degree in 2024 as a student of Sergei Babayan at the Juilliard School in New York. He made his orchestral debut at an early age with the St Petersburg Philharmonia and has since appeared in major concert halls and festivals around the world.

Moon has collaborated with leading conductors and orchestras and is equally active as a recitalist. His recent seasons include an extensive international touring schedule across Europe and Asia, with performances in venues such as the Konzerthaus Vienna, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Tonhalle Zurich, and the Gewandhaus Leipzig, alongside recording projects with Deutsche Grammophon and the ORF Vienna Radio Orchestra.

A laureate of numerous international competitions, Arsenii Moon represents a new generation of pianists combining technical brilliance with artistic depth. He is currently featured as a “Rising Star” on Deutsche Grammophon’s STAGE+ platform, further establishing his presence on the international stage.

The Franz Schubert Filharmonia has enjoyed strong acclaim from audiences since its inception, recognised for both its artistic excellence and the relevance of its programming. Formed by a new generation of leading Spanish musicians, the orchestra performs under the inspired leadership of Tomàs Grau, who has served as Music and Artistic Director since the beginning.

The orchestra has collaborated with many of today’s most distinguished soloists and conductors and has appeared in major concert halls including Carnegie Hall in New York, Dubai Opera, the Palau de la Música Catalana, Gran Teatre del Liceu, L’Auditori de Barcelona, the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, and the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. Its international touring has taken the ensemble to the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

The Franz Schubert Filharmonia presents its own subscription seasons in Barcelona, Tarragona, and Lleida, and since 2009 has had the honour of serving as resident orchestra of El Vendrell, birthplace of Pablo Casals. Alongside its concert activity, the orchestra has developed a notable discography, including Alba Eterna, an opera by Albert Guinovart released on Sony Classical, and Die Romantische Seele with pianist Judith Jáuregui, produced by ARS Produktion and awarded the International Classical Music Awards, with a nomination for the Opus Klassik Awards.