Vladimir & Anton, the Slovakian violin virtuosos, will release their new album, Vladimir & Anton Live, next month.
The album was recorded over three sold-out nights at the Wexford Arts Centre earlier this year and draws heavily on popular Russian classical music.
One of their grandfathers was born in Moscow and the album pays tribute to many of the old Russian folk tunes and romances he would have known as well featuring well-known pieces by Prokofiev, Rimsky-Korsakov and Shostakovich.
Now resident in Ireland for more than ten years, Vladimir Jablokov has established himself as one of the brightest young stars on the Irish classical scene, with concerts and recordings that show his love of both classical and contemporary music.
Meanwhile, younger brother Anton has completed his Masters degree with honours at the acclaimed Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, and is now studying for a solo diploma.
To coincide with the album's release on September 16, the par will be embarking on a nationwide tour beginning in early October and tickets are on sale now. Further details can be got here.
As a special treat for RTÉ Culture readers we have an exclusive first look at a video feature highlighting their new album, Vladimir & Anton Live.
If you like what you see, we also have two tickets to give away for their performance at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on 26 October plus a signed CD.
To be in with a chance simply follow us on Twitter @RTE_Culture and tell us the name of their new album along with the hashtag #RTEVlad? Competition closes on Friday September 9. Best of luck!
