Masterful Strings: Olga and Ilya Kaler, violins

Masterful Strings features husband-and-wife violinists Ilya Kaler and Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler in a recital of music for two violins, including works by Leclair, Prokofiev, Rózsa and Moszkowski. Kaler is celebrated for his exceptionally expressive sound and technical command, and is the only violinist to have won Gold Medals at the Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Paganini international competitions. Dubossarskaya Kaler, praised for her soulful sound and powerful performances, has appeared across three continents as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher.

The program spans four substantial works: Jean-Marie Leclair’s Sonata for Two Violins in E Minor, Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins, Miklós Rózsa’s Sonata for Two Violins, and Moritz Moszkowski’s Suite for Two Violins and Piano.

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Showtime: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free; no tickets are required.

Venue: Gildenhorn Recital Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Admission: General admission

Performers: Ilya Kaler, violin; Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler, violin

Program: Jean-Marie Leclair, Sonata for Two Violins in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 5; Sergei Prokofiev, Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56; Miklós Rózsa, Sonata for Two Violins, Op. 15; Moritz Moszkowski, Suite for Two Violins and Piano, Op. 71

Accessibility: The venue offers wheelchair-accessible and size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces. ASL interpretation, audio description and captioning are available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.