Ara Malikian Live in Ruse

On his current Intruso tour, the iconic and charismatic violinist Ara Malikian will immerse you in a world of music inspired by the stories of his childhood, his diverse cultural identity, and the impressions of his personal life.

What to expect

His upcoming repertoire includes both classical and original compositions that go beyond the boundaries of classical music.

Once again, the musician’s distinctive style will bring together traditional melodies from different cultures and classical works, performed with his signature passion and virtuosity.

"This tour is the result of watching my son grow up. It is also the result of my own personal growth while caring for him. These are all the sounds and melodies that try to shape what I have felt and what has inspired me as we spent time together. It is a meeting with the child I could not be and whom I would have dreamed of being. It is a tribute to those beings — children — who are as free as a free bird."

About the artist

Ara Malikian is a virtuosic violinist of Lebanese origin and Armenian roots, who has made music his refuge and compass in life.

He was born in Beirut in 1968. The Lebanese Civil War marked his childhood and forced him to seek solace in melody, practicing in basements and air-raid shelters. Despite the hardships, his innate talent carried him onto the world’s stages.

At just 12 years old, Ara Malikian gave his first major concert, astonishing audiences with his virtuosity. At 14, his fate took an unexpected turn when conductor Hans Herbert-Jöris, captivated by his talent, secured him a scholarship from the German government to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover.

His career took off at breakneck speed. At 15, he recorded his first album in Spain, and since then he has worked with renowned artists and performed on stages such as Teatro Real in Madrid, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Luna Park in Argentina, among others.

His unique style, which blends different musical genres with unmistakable sensitivity, has made him one of the most acclaimed violinists on the international scene.