ROHM continues ‘absolute music’ series with Elvin Hoxha, Cem Esen

The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has announced free admission to its upcoming concert as part of its 2023-24 Absolute Music Series with talented Russian violinist Elvin Hoxha Ganiyev and Turkish pianist Cem Esen, at the Royal Opera House of Musical Arts on Monday 7pm.

Elvin Hoxha Ganiyev is an award-winning Russian violinist who has performed with renowned conductors and orchestras in prestigious concert halls and international festivals around the world.

In this Absolute Music recital, Ganiyev will play with acclaimed Turkish pianist Cem Esen, an experienced performer in Europe, including at the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, Sofia Music Festival, and Antalya Piano Festival.

Their partnership is well established with Ganiyev performing alongside Cem Esen on his latest album, Voyages, Istanbul Chapter, released in 2021. Together, Ganiyev and Esen will give a spectacular recital featuring Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1., Claude Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor and Carmen Fantasie by Franz Waxman, the soundtrack for the 1946 movie Humoresque.

Absolute Music puts the spotlight on the violin, a versatile instrument which is a mainstay of classical music. To further enrich the experience for audiences, the concert will be preceded by a book presentation of The Violin Revealed: The History, Techniques, and Secrets of Italian Violin Making from Stradivari to Today edited by Stefano Trabucchi, luthier, and journalist Roberto Messina. The presentation will take place on 11th February at 5pm at the Music Library. Attendees can explore the history of Italian violin making and delve deeper into the intricacies and secrets around this captivating instrument.