World-Renowned Conductor Sylvain Cambreling and Violin Star Eldbjørg Hemsing to Perform in Vilnius
On October 24, audiences in Lithuania will have the opportunity to experience an exceptional evening of classical music at the LVSO Concert Hall. The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by one of Europe’s most distinguished conductors, Sylvain Cambreling, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra. Joining him as the evening’s soloist will be internationally acclaimed Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
Spanning more than five decades, Sylvain Cambreling’s career has taken him to the world’s leading concert halls and opera houses. The French conductor has earned an outstanding reputation as a musician of remarkable artistic breadth and one of the most influential interpreters of contemporary music. He famously describes his artistic range as extending “from Monteverdi to tomorrow.”
Throughout his career, Cambreling has conducted at some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Milan’s La Scala, the Vienna State Opera, the Paris National Opera, Brussels’ La Monnaie, and Chicago Lyric Opera. His name is also closely associated with renowned orchestras such as the Vienna, Berlin, Munich, and Oslo Philharmonics, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco and Montreal Symphony Orchestras.
A frequent guest at Europe’s leading music festivals, Cambreling has appeared at the Lucerne Festival, the Salzburg Festival, the Vienna Festival, the Ruhrtriennale, and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Critics praise his interpretations for their clarity, precision, and emotional depth, while his concert programmes are celebrated for seamlessly connecting music from different eras, ranging from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary works.
Equally impressive is the career of the evening’s soloist, Eldbjørg Hemsing. Widely regarded as one of today’s most outstanding violinists, the Norwegian artist has earned international acclaim for her expressive musicianship, lyrical sensitivity, and extraordinary virtuosity. The music publication Klassik-Talente has described her as “the new queen of the violin,” while critics frequently highlight her unique ability to communicate profound emotion through music.
Hemsing has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Lincoln Center in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. She has also appeared at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo and collaborates regularly with leading contemporary composers, including Tan Dun, Anders Hillborg, and Alexandre Desplat.
Her artistic activities extend beyond the traditional concert stage. Hemsing’s violin can be heard in film and television productions, including Netflix’s Frankenstein and the globally successful series Bridgerton. She is also an exclusive recording artist with Sony Classical, where her discography spans both classical masterpieces and contemporary repertoire.
Hemsing performs on the legendary 1707 “Rivaz Baron Gutmann” Stradivarius violin. The Strad magazine has described her playing as “a remarkable blend of purity and driving intensity reminiscent of Heifetz,” while critics consistently praise her distinctive artistic voice and originality.
The October 24 concert offers a rare opportunity to experience two internationally celebrated classical music figures on the same stage – conductor Sylvain Cambreling and violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing. It promises an evening of exceptional artistry, inspiring interpretations, and a direct connection to the world’s leading classical music scene in Vilnius.
Tickets are available through Bilietai.lt.
