It was a great joy to make my first appearance in Virginia at the Virginia Arts Festival, joining a special three-day Beethoven celebration in June 2025 under the artistic direction of the wonderful Olga Kern. Across three concerts from 4–6 June, I had the pleasure of performing with Olga and the remarkable cellist Nina Kotova at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach, William & Mary Concert Hall in Williamsburg, and the Robin Hixon Theater in Norfolk.
Sharing this music with such inspiring colleagues, and meeting wonderful Virginia audiences for the first time, made it a truly special artistic experience.
