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Julian Sitkovetsky

Today, American conductor Joshua Weilerstein released an open letter in solidarity with conductor Dalia Stasevska, after a controversy erupted last week surrounding the 2020 BBC Proms

Sitkovetsky, born in Kiev, commenced violin lessons at the age of 4 under the guidance of his father, followed by instruction from David Bertie at the Central

Today is Russian-born American violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky’s 65th birthday. The son of the late Julian Sitkovetsky, he has performed and recorded extensively with many

Today is Polish-Australian violin virtuoso Wanda Wilkomirska's 87th birthday.

A protege of Ede Zathureczki, Tadeusz Wroński and Henryk Szeryngshe shared 2nd prize at the 1952 Wieniawski International Violin Competition with Julian Sitkovetsky - with Igor Oistrakh claiming 1st prize.

Ms Wilkomirska premiered a number of important works - including solo repertoire by Bacewicz, Penderecki and Bargielski.

She currently teaches on faculty at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Australian Academy of Music - and serves as a jury member on a number of international competitions

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WANDA WILKOMIRSKA | SZYMANOWSKI VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 | WYSS | SYDNEY SYMPHONY | 1983

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