Daniil Bessonov

Began studying music at the age of four under the guidance of his mother, violinist Maria Bessonova. Currently studies at the Central Music School of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory (class of E.K. Chvertok). Scholarship holder of the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation. Winner of numerous special prizes and awards at various international competitions. Among his most significant professional achievements are the 2nd prize at the XIX International Television Competition of Young Musicians "The Nutcracker" (Moscow, 2018), 1st prize at the XV International Competition of Young Musicians in the String Instruments nomination (Moscow, 2019), Grand Prix of the III All- Russian Competition of Young Musicians "Sozvezdie" (Sochi, 2021), 3rd prize at the XI Tchaikovsky International Youth Competition (Moscow, 2023). Daniil performs in Russia and abroad as a solo artist and with his brothers Ivan and Nikita.

1st Round

J.S. Bach
Adagio and Fuga from Sonata for Violin Solo No. 1 G minor, BWV 1001

N. Paganini
Caprice No. 24 A minor, Op. 1

E. Ysaye
"Ballade", Sonata for Violin Solo No. 3 D minor, Op. 27

2nd Round
S.S. Prokofiev
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 D major, Op. 94

S.V. Rachmaninoff
"Vocalise", Op. 34, No. 14

M. Ravel
"Tzigane", Concert Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra (Piano) D major, Op. 76

R. Kim
Romance for Violin and Piano B-flat major, Op. 1

Accompanist Anna Tamarkina

3rd Round
W.A. Mozart
Violin Concerto No. 4 D major, KV 218

4th Round
J. Sibelius
Violin Concerto D minor, Op. 47