Diana Tishchenko

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome the outstanding violinist Diana Tishchenko, one of the most compelling performers of her generation, under the direction of its Artistic Director, Myron Michailidis.
Renowned for her authentically distinctive artistic voice, dazzling sound and depth of interpretation, Diana Tishchenko is the holder of the 1st Grand Prix of the legendary Long-Thibaud-Crespin International Competition in Paris, and has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Ministry of Culture of France for her outstanding contribution to the arts.
Few works capture the depth of human emotion with such power as the programme of this concert. Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings is often regarded as one of the saddest and most moving works ever written, which has made it an enduring symbol of collective memory and consolation.
Barber's Violin Concerto combines lyrical elegance with dazzling virtuosity. The first two movements are distinguished by their warmth, tenderness and contemplative beauty, while the explosive finale erupts with relentless energy, placing the soloist at the centre of an exhilarating technical feat.
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 is among the most imposing and emotionally charged masterpieces of the composer. The recurring 'fate' motif gives it unity, as the symphony charts a dramatic journey from darkness to light, transforming a gloomy initial idea into a triumphant and powerful conclusion.
PROGRAMME
Samuel BARBER: Adagio for Strings
Samuel BARBER: Violin Concerto, Op. 14
Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Diana Tishchenko, violin
Myron Michailidis, conductor
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd
Ticket prices: €25 / €18, €20 / €15, €17 / €12
Reduced ticket beneficiaries:
Pupils, soldiers, students, pensioners, large families (5+ members) and five-member families, upon presentation of the relevant supporting document.
Free admission:
Unemployed persons, recipients of the Minimum Guaranteed Income (EEE) and persons with disabilities (ΑμεΑ). A limited number of seats is available for persons with disabilities.
Reservations are made only by sending an e-mail to, at least 2 business days before the concert, with the relevant supporting document attached.
Advance ticket sales:
Δημοτικό Θέατρο Στροβόλου (Λεωφόρος Στροβόλου 100, 2020 Στρόβολος):
From the website and 1.5 hours before the start.
Παττίχειο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Λεμεσού (Αγίας Ζώνης 4, 3027 Λεμεσός, 25 377277):
From the website, the Theatre box office: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00, Sat: 10:00-13:00, and 2 hours before the start.