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Ohrid Summer Festival concerts

Entities: St. Sofia church · Niek Bar · Ben Kim · Ohrid Summer Festival

Overview

The Ohrid Summer Festival continued its series of high‑profile classical concerts in the historic St. Sophia church in Ohrid, North Macedonia. In mid‑July, Russian‑German pianist Alexander Melnikov gave a solo recital featuring Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy and Debussy’s Preludes, marking his first appearance in the city and receiving praise for his virtuosity and the venue’s acoustics.

By early August, the festival presented a Dutch‑themed evening with Dutch violinist Niek Bar and American‑born pianist Ben Kim. Their program included works by César Franck, Francis Poulenc and Franz Schubert, highlighting the festival’s commitment to diverse international artists and varied repertoire.

Together, these events illustrate the festival’s ongoing emphasis on showcasing acclaimed soloists and collaborative performances across different cultural themes.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

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    Niek Bar and Ben Kim Play at Ohrid Summer Festival Dutch Evening

    Violinist Niek Bar and pianist Ben Kim performed at the Dutch evening of the Ohrid Summer Festival in St. Sofia church, playing works by Franck, Poulenc and Schubert.

  2. 24 days ago

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    Pianist Alexander Melnikov Performs at St. Sophia Church in Ohrid

    Alexander Melnikov performed Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy and Debussy’s 12 Preludes at St. Sophia church in Ohrid during the Ohrid Summer festival, describing the venue as inspiring.

Sources

alfa.mk · ernesthuska.blog.sme.sk · istokpress.mk · opserver.mk · republika.mk · skopje1.mk · tocka.com.mk · tvm.mk