Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the harp with Oksana Sidyagina, an internationally renowned artist. A laureate of numerous prestigious competitions, Oksana stands out for her virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and ability to transcend eras through a rich and diverse repertoire.
Date & Time: April 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM
Evening Schedule:
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7:00 PM: Guest reception
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8:00 PM: Concert begins
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9:15 PM: Cocktail & Artist Meet-and-Greet
After the recital, an exclusive cocktail will bring together 60 guests at the National School of Music in Paris, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the artist while enjoying a refined selection of wines and delicacies.
Guest Artist
For Adrian Shaposhnikov’s Sonata for Flute and Harp, Oksana will be joined by guest artist Aliya Vodovozova, a talented flutist recognized as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra performer. Notably, she won the 2nd prize and the Audience Award at the ARD Competition, the 2nd prize at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen, and the 1st prize at the Ton & Erklärung competition, which she won with her ensemble, the Pacific Quintet. She has performed at some of the world’s most renowned festivals, including the Verbier Festival (Switzerland), the Pacific Music Festival (Japan), the Zermatt Music Festival and Academy (Switzerland), the Santander Encuentro (Spain), and the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany). In October 2020, Aliya participated in the French festival Nouveaux Horizons in Aix-en-Provence, an initiative by Renaud Capuçon aimed at supporting young musicians and composers.
Discover a Fascinating Repertoire
Oksana Sidyagina invites us to explore some of the most beautiful pieces in the harp repertoire, blending original works with transcriptions of illustrious masterpieces. This program highlights the harp’s rich sonorities, unveiling its depth and expressiveness.
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Ekaterina Walter-Kühne - Fantasy on Themes from Tchaikovsky’s Opera "Eugene Onegin"
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Jean-Michel Damase - Sicilienne Variée
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Claude Debussy - The Girl with the Flaxen Hair, Reverie
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Adrian Shaposhnikov - Sonata for Flute and Harp
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Henriette Renié - Legend
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Serge Prokofiev - Morning Serenade and Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet
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Mikhail Mchedelov - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Oksana Sidyagina, an Exceptional Artist
Graduated from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and the Alfred Cortot School of Music, Oksana has distinguished herself both as a soloist and a chamber musician. Her talent has led her to perform on some of the world’s greatest stages and at international festivals, such as Harpissima Salvi Harps, Suoni d’Arpa (Italy), Rencontres Internationales de la Harpe in Île-de-France, and the Svetlanov Crazy Weekend Festival.
In parallel with her performing career, Oksana teaches at the Rachmaninoff Conservatory in Paris and actively contributes to the evolution of her instrument by incorporating the electric harp into her performances.
Her debut single from her solo album Map of My Imaginary Memories, recorded with the Prima Classic label, will be released on April 4, 2025. An invitation to discover her unique musical universe, blending tradition and modernity.
This concert is presented in partnership with L’Instrumentarium, which has generously provided the concert harp for this exceptional performance.
Guest Artist
For Adrian Shaposhnikov’s Sonata for Flute and Harp, Oksana will be joined by guest artist Aliya Vodovozova, a talented flutist recognized as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra performer. Notably, she won the 2nd prize and the Audience Award at the ARD Competition, the 2nd prize at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen, and the 1st prize at the Ton & Erklärung competition, which she won with her ensemble, the Pacific Quintet. She has performed at some of the world’s most renowned festivals, including the Verbier Festival (Switzerland), the Pacific Music Festival (Japan), the Zermatt Music Festival and Academy (Switzerland), the Santander Encuentro (Spain), and the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany). In October 2020, Aliya participated in the French festival Nouveaux Horizons in Aix-en-Provence, an initiative by Renaud Capuçon aimed at supporting young musicians and composers.
Book now for an exceptional evening!
