Experience the captivating artistry of Norwegian guitarist Kristina Vårlid and Ukrainian cellist Aleksey Shadrin in a special concert.

Kristina Vårlid, celebrated for her innovative programs and emotionally resonant performances, gained international recognition with her 2019 album "An Idea," which won Norwegian Classical Album of the Year. In 2023, she released the deeply personal "5 Stages of Grief," a tribute to her mentor Sabrina Vlaskalic. A prize-winner at the Antwerpen International Guitar Competition, Vårlid has graced stages such as the Royal Concertgebouw and, at just 24, she became a professor at the Prince Claus Conservatoire.

Joining her is cellist Aleksey Shadrin, a laureate of numerous prestigious international competitions including the M. Lysenko, Prague Spring, and Queen Elisabeth competitions. Hailing from a musical family, Shadrin has performed with leading orchestras throughout Ukraine, Europe, and Asia, marking his Berliner Philharmoniker debut in 2016. Educated at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover and mentored by artists like Leonid Gorokhov and Gary Hoffman, Shadrin has established himself as a distinguished international cellist.