| Alexander Markov is a Russian American violinist who has received awards from the Paganini International Violin Competition (gold medal) and the Avery Fisher Career Grant. He is known for his recording of Paganini's 24 Caprices for solo violin. Alexander Markov was born in Moscow and studied violin with his father, concert violinist Albert Markov. By the time he was eight years old, he was appearing as a soloist with orchestras and performing double concertos with his father. Markov emigrated to the U.S. with his parents and received his United States citizenship in 1982. Markov has recorded for the Erato label, distributed world-wide by Warner Classics. His releases have included the Tchaikovsky pieces for violin and piano. He has performed with Charles Dutoit, Ivan Fischer, Neeme Jarvi, Zdenek Macal, Lorin Maazel, and Gerard Schwarz. Yehudi Menuhin has written "He is without doubt one of the most brilliant and musical of violinists…Alexander Markov will certainly leave his mark on the music-lovers of the world and in the annals of the violin virtuosi of our day." A series of couture and luxury fashion shows held multiple times each year in New York City, Palm Beach, and other selected cities featuring fine designers from around the world presenting exquisite garments and accessories. The upcoming Couture Fashion Week event, to be held September 5, 6 and 7, 2008 in New York City, will present the latest collections by designers from countries including Romania, Egypt, Turkey, Colombia, Albania and the USA in the Majestic Ballroom of the elegant Westin Times Square Hotel. Alexander Markov will be one of the performers appearing at Couture Fashion Week to entertain the audiences. |
Alexander Markov - Paganini Caprice #24 |
| SOURCE: Couture Fashion Week |
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