Violinist Alexander Sitkowitzki (left) and violist Maxim Lisanov (right) perform a recital in Lugo, Spain, on March 27, local time.
Alexander Sitkowski was born in Moscow to a family with a long tradition of musicians and has performed in the world's most prestigious symphony orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Chamber Orchestra.
Maxim Rysanov, an English-Ukrainian viola player and conductor, is considered one of the most talented and charismatic musicians of his generation.