Virtuosos unite
Renowned Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi and acclaimed violinist Yamen Saadi are set to take the stage together in a beautiful display of unity.
In a beautiful symbol of unity and solidarity, renowned Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi and acclaimed violinist Yamen Saadi are set to perform together in a highly anticipated concert tour across Australia in the coming weeks.
Saadi, who was born in Nazareth, is the youngest ever concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic. He is also concertmaster of the West-East Divan Orchestra which features Jewish and Arab musicians playing together as a symbol of peace.
Tedeschi and Saadi will be performing miniature masterpieces by Austrian American Jewish composer Fritz Kreisler and Edvard Grieg.
Described by The Berliner Morgenpost as possessing a truly “beguiling sound”, Saadi has performed as a soloist with the world’s most prestigious orchestras from the Staatskapelle Berlin and Chamber Orchestra of Europe, to the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Tedeschi has performed in major concert halls and for festivals throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, and for world leaders including former US president George W. Bush and the Dalai Lama.
The program will feature Grieg’s Sonata No. 3, a passionate and deeply expressive work, along with a collection of Kreisler’s celebrated miniatures. The evening’s repertoire will include Tango, Malagueña, and Liebeslied, offering a blend of fiery rhythms and delicate lyricism.
Behind the event is Live at Yours, an organisation that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring world-class performances into intimate and unconventional settings. Founded by Ukrainian-Australian conductor Vladimir Fanshil and soprano Elanor Lyons, Live at Yours has presented over 250 concerts in diverse venues, from coffee roasteries to heritage-listed halls.
Fanshil expressed his excitement about the upcoming concerts, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to making classical music accessible and engaging.
“Our mission has always been to bring extraordinary music to people in spaces that feel personal and welcoming. Having artists like Yamen Saadi and Simon Tedeschi perform in such special venues aligns perfectly with our vision.”
Tedeschi said he is thrilled to be appearing with Saadi. “We haven’t met yet but I’m extremely excited to work with this 26-year-old master. It’s not often that I get to work with someone so much younger than me but I guess that’s a sign of time passing,” he said.
Saadi said it is his first time ever in Australia, explaining that he’s even more excited to be playing in Australia using Kreisler’s violin.
“I’ve been playing this violin for the last couple of years on loan to me by the Stretton Society,” he said. “And it’s beautiful to be able to play Fritz Kreisler’s pieces on the violin that he played for so long.”
The concert will take place in Melbourne and Sydney on March 18 and 19. For more information and tickets, visit liveatyours.com.au
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