Award-Winning Violinist Elias David Moncado to Perform Alongside Austrian Conductor Sascha Goetzel in Spellbinding Sofia Concert
Renowned Austrian orchestra conductor, Sascha Goetzel, is set to return to Bulgaria Hall in Sofia on November 2, bringing his mesmerizing musical talents to the stage once again. Accompanying him will be the extraordinary young violinist, Elias David Moncado, who has already made a name for himself as one of the finest students of the legendary Anne-Sophie Mutter.
The program for the evening promises to captivate audiences, featuring masterpieces by iconic composers. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, will showcase Moncado’s exceptional talent on the violin. Gustav Mahler’s Blumine from Symphony No. 1 in D major Titan, Johannes Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Op. 51, and Maurice Ravel’s La valse will further elevate the musical experience.
At just 22 years old, Elias David Moncado is a German-Spanish-Malaysian violin virtuoso and a recipient of the prestigious Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation scholarship since 2023. His remarkable achievements include being the youngest-ever winner of the 1st grand prize and ten special prizes at the International Karol Lipinski Violin Competition in Poland in 2019. Moncado also claimed the 1st prize at the Int. Valsesia Musica 2021 and the Int. Vladimir Spivakov Competition 2021, impressing audiences and judges alike. Additionally, he holds the distinction as the youngest prizewinner of the 7th International Sendai Violin Competition 2019 in Japan.
Moncado’s talent has taken him across the globe, participating in three tours with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Mutter’s Virtuosi in 2023. Together, they performed in iconic venues such as the Golden Hall of Musikverein Wien, Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and many more throughout Europe, the US, Canada, and Iceland. Now, fans will have the opportunity to witness his solo performances at the Sofia Philharmonic concerts in Austria and Germany from November 5 to 9, conducted by Naiden Todorov.
The upcoming concert in Sofia promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing together the immense talent of Elias David Moncado, Anne-Sophie Mutter’s protégé, and the captivating conducting of Sascha Goetzel. Audiences can look forward to a spellbinding evening filled with the beauty and majesty of Beethoven, Mahler, Brahms, and Ravel’s compositions.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the brilliance of Elias David Moncado and Sascha Goetzel in this highly anticipated performance. Secure your tickets now and prepare to be transported into a world of musical enchantment in Sofia.
