Renaud Capuçon to Headline the Next Edition of the International Violin Virtuosos Masterclasses in Bratislava
Two outstanding figures of contemporary classical music will perform in Bratislava: world-renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Guillaume Bellom. On 9 December 2026 at 6:00 p.m., they will present a selection of French Romantic repertoire for violin and piano at the Great Evangelical Church in Bratislava.
The concert will take place as part of the international educational project Violin Virtuosos Masterclasses in Bratislava, which aims to bring leading figures of the international classical music scene to Slovakia and create opportunities for the next generation of young musicians to learn from their experience and artistic expertise. The masterclasses for students will take place the following day, on 10 December 2026, at Moyzes Hall in Bratislava.
Renaud Capuçon is one of today’s most prominent violinists, regularly performing at prestigious concert venues around the world. Guillaume Bellom is an acclaimed French pianist who performs both as a soloist and chamber musician and collaborates with leading artists and orchestras.
The project is made possible with financial support from the VÚB Foundation and the Stadler–Trier Music Foundation. The project has also received public funding from the Slovak Arts Council.
program
Renaud Capuçon: RECITAL
December 09, 2025, 6:00 PM
Great Evangelical Church, Panenská 28, Bratislava
Performers:
Renaud Capuçon, violin
Guillaume Bellom, piano
RENAUD CAPUÇON: MASTERCLASSES
December 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Moyzes Hall, Vajanského nábrežie 12, Bratislava
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Masterclasses
The international educational platform Violin Virtuosos Masterclasses started in 2013 from the initiative of a Slovak violinist Pavel Bogacz jr. Its primary goal is to offer invaluable experience for young artists under the guidance of the world’s best violinists. The invitation to lead this masterclass in Bratislava was accepted by such figures as Julian Rachlin, Ilya Gringolts, Alexandra Soumm, Renaud Capuçon, Midori, Shlomo Mintz, Vadim Gluzman and Josef Špaček.
The Violin Virtuosos Masterclasses have been attended by more than 100 active participants from music schools in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria. In the year 2018, the masterclass was lead by the famous violinist, Midori. The same year she also performed as a soloist with the Slovak Youth Orchestra. The solo recital of the guest superstar is an integral part of this project.
The Violin Virtuosos Masterclasses are opened for anyone interested. The attendance is, and always has been, free of charge for every active and passive attendee.
