Sharon & Slava Grigoryan
Simon Shiff
Sharon Grigoryan, cello
Slava Grigoryan, guitar
The success of any collaboration is dependant on a myriad of factors, some obvious, others less tangible. Sharon & Slava Grigoryan are an example of such a synergy, resulting in music that connects deeply with the listener. Perhaps it is their union professionally and in life that provides the intangible factor fuelling their passionate and sensitive performances. Their repertoire spans cultures, generations and genres – from standard works for guitar and cello (Vivaldi, Granados, Piazzolla) to creations by contemporary composers, their own compositions and arrangements which shine a new light on familiar favourites. Slava Grigoryan is an acknowledged guitar master on the world stage. Sharon Grigoryan has forged a formidable career throughout Australia performing with all major symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, including her seven-year tenure with the Australian String Quartet. Sharon & Slava Grigoryan’s debut album ‘Our Place’ (ABC) was nominated for Best Classical Album at the 2020 ARIA Awards.
Sharon Grigoryan
Sharon’s position as cellist with the Australian String Quartet (2012 – 2020) was the most recent highlight in a career spanning 15 years. From 2008 to 2012 Sharon was a member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Since then she has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Spira Mirabilis Chamber Orchestra, as well as being a core member of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. In 2015 Sharon performed as a guest with the Australia Ensemble and Australian World Orchestra. She was Artistic Director of the Barossa, Baroque and Beyond Music Festival from 2016 to 2021.
Slava Grigoryan
Regarded as a wizard of the guitar, Slava has forged a prolific reputation as a classical guitar virtuoso. Collaborations have played a huge part in Grigoryan’s career, most notable of these are in the trio with legendary USA guitarist Ralph Towner and Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel and the duo with brother Leonard Grigoryan. He has received 4 ARIA awards and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. His international touring schedule has seen him perform throughout Europe, Asia, and the USA, as well as more exotic performances in Brazil, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Slava is the Artistic Director of the Adelaide Guitar Festival, a position he has held since 2009.
Program
Two of Australia's finest classical musicians performing works for cello and guitar.
This program spans cultures, generations and genres – from standard works for guitar and cello (Vivaldi, Granados, Piazzolla) to creations by contemporary composers, their own compositions and arrangements which shine a new light on familiar favourites.
Program without interval
Vivaldi Cello Sonata in A minor, RV 43
Piazzolla Histoire du Tango
Assad Jobiniana No. 4
Ravel arr. Grigoryan Pièce en forme de habanera
Cawrse Grounded
Pärt arr. Grigoryan Spiegel im Spiegel
Laginha arr. Grigoryan Tanto espaço
Granados arr. Grigoryan Five Tonadillas
Summer arr. Grigoryan Julie-O
Program with interval
Bach/Marcello Concerto in D minor BWV 974
Assad Jobiniana No. 4
Ravel arr. Grigoryan Pièce en forme de habanera
Cawrse Grounded
Interval
Zenamon Reflexões No. 6
Laginha arr. Grigoryan Tanto espaço
Piazzolla Histoire du Tango
Summer arr. Grigoryan Julie-O
Access to power at performance area
Microphone to speak with audience
Sharon and Slava are able to present masterclasses and workshops.
Available throughout the year
Book an artist
Travel to centres in regional NSW is subsidised through the support of Create NSW. Musica Viva Australia can book the artists, arrange all travel and accommodation, provide posters, flyers and program information.
If you are interested in bringing an ensemble to your town or city, please contact:
Patrick Brearley
Manager, Regional Touring & Special Projects
02 8394 6662