A Night in Vienna
Sat. April 10, 2027 – 7:30 PM
Civic Center Music Hall
Concert Details
Can a single evening transport you to the heart of Europe’s musical capital? Join us for the A Night in Vienna concert with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for a journey into the soul of Austria. Featuring Mozart’s lyrical violin brilliance and Bruckner’s monumental “Romantic” Symphony No. 4, this performance captures the timeless elegance of the Viennese tradition.
Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor
- MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 1
- BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4
Run Time: Approx. 120 minutes
Guest Artists
Anastasiya Petryshak
Anastasiya Petryshak is one of the most refined violinists on the international music scene. She is appreciated for her profound musical language, elegant phrasing, clarity of interpretation, and a 360° artistic vision. Born in Ukraine and artistically raised in Italy, she combines the rigor of the Eastern European school with Italian creativity, blending discipline and determination with passion and interpretative freedom. She made her debut at the age of just eight, winning numerous national and international competitions. In 2005, Anastasiya moved to Italy to study under Maestro Salvatore Accardo, becoming his youngest student at the Walter Stauffer Academy in Cremona. She then continued her studies in Switzerland, earning a Soloist Master’s degree at the prestigious Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) in Zurich under the guidance of Maestro Rudolf Koelman.
Artist websiteRead Full Biography
Anastasiya's international career has taken her to every continent. She has performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including Dubai Opera; Sala Santa Cecilia, Rome; Teatro Conjunto Santander, Mexico; Teatro de la Maestranza, Spain; and the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, collaborating with renowned orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Taiwan Philharmonic; Orquesta Sinfonica Sinaloa de las Artes; Real Orquesta Sinfonica de Sevilla; Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of illustrious conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, Gianluigi Gelmetti Michalis Economou and Giuseppe Finzi. Her natural ability to navigate diverse cultural landscapes and attract broad audiences confirms her stature as a universal interpreter, bringing classical music to ever-expanding audiences.
Anastasiya has gained extraordinary experience performing on some of the world’s most precious historical instruments, including Stradivari, Amati, and Guarneri, preserved in the prestigious collection of the Museo del Violino in Cremona. Her knowledge and mastery have allowed her to record with over 60 instruments for scientific research projects, deepening her understanding of the connection between technique, timbre, and the history of violin making. A landmark moment in her career was her performance of Paganini’s Violin Concerto No.1 on the legendary “Il Cannone” at the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, confirming her international stature in the violin world.
In 2018, Anastasiya recorded her first CD, “Amato Bene”, with Sony Classical, featuring Gli Archi dell’Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and performing on the Stradivari “Il Toscano.” She continued her collaboration with Sony by releasing her second album in 2023, “Ange Terrible,” which focuses on 20th-century French music.
Since 2010, she has collaborated with tenor Andrea Bocelli, bringing classical violin into highly popular contexts. Her musical versatility spans from the traditional classical repertoire to contemporary works composed specifically for her, establishing her as an innovative and curious artist.
Alongside her performing career, Anastasiya is passionately committed to teaching: since 2020, she has been a faculty member at the Yamaha Music School in Zurich and regularly gives international masterclasses, sharing her artistic vision with new generations. Her career has been recognised by prestigious awards, including “European Personality in the Field of Classical Music” (2016), “Profilo Donna – Woman of the Year” (2022), and the “Miretta Levis Sarasso Award for Female Excellence” (2025).
Anastasiya is deeply engaged in social and educational causes, collaborating with foundations such as TulSun, Carano 4 Children, and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, believing that music is a powerful tool for transformation and growth. Anastasiya co-chairs the Jury for Leonardo 4 Music Awards together with Augustin Dumay. She is frequently invited to represent excellence in world-class projects, performing at high-profile events such as state visits, the G7, and the project “Il Grande Mistero” initiated by Pope Francis. Anastasiya stands out for her combination of virtuosity, charisma, and stage presence.
She is regularly invited to participate in internationally recognized documentaries and television programs, including the Sanremo Festival, CBS’s 60 Minutes, Telethon, and EBS International, confirming her status as a globally recognized and influential artist.
A complete artist, Anastasiya captivates audiences with a rare balance of strength and delicacy, combining virtuosity, charisma, stage magnetism, and an angelic presence.
She is a Pirastro Artist and regularly performs on a violin made for her by Roberto Regazzi in 2012.
Getting Here
While Here
