Julia Lezhneva & Alexandre Melnikov

Show & Culture

A baroque star takes on Rachmaninov. Julia Lezhneva made her name singing Handel and Vivaldi, so an evening dedicated to Rachmaninov is a surprising choice. That is precisely the intention. The Romances are among the most passionate works of the Russian vocal repertoire, striking for their emotional intensity and melodic richness. Between each Romance, pianist Alexander Melnikov performs equally impressive solo Preludes. This is a true conversation between voice and piano, with two exceptional musicians pushing each other beyond their comfort zones.