International violinist Emily Sun has returned home to Australia and will be joined by multi-ARIA-winning guitarist Slava Grigoryan.
This new duet will take you to the heart of musical romanticism: Piazzolla’s sultry Histoire du Tango, Paganini and Sarasate’s virtuosic bravura, and a new work by Sydney-based, landscape-inspired Andrew Howes.
“(Emily Sun) is a searing and poetic tone” – The Guardian
“Grigoryan’s genius is to transform the guitar into a singing voice …we are taken to the heart of the music.” – The Age
This performance is made possible with the support of the Sydney Opera House Trust. Bundanon acknowledges the generosity of the Boyd Music Circle, a dedicated group of supporters increasing opportunities for Australian and international artists to connect with our regional audiences, promoting a vibrant future of chamber music for all.
Emily Sun
London-based violinist Emily Sun is in demand internationally for her compelling and captivating interpretations. Her genuine connection with audiences and engaging presence have thrilled her growing audiences, as she performs as a concerto soloist with leading orchestras, as a chamber musician and recitalist in major concert halls around the globe.
An international prize-winner, Emily’s ‘searing and poetic tone’ (The Guardian) has echoed through the vaults of London’s Buckingham Palace and Wigmore Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow.
Slava Grigoryan
Regarded as a ‘wizard’ of the guitar, Slava has forged a prolific reputation as a classical guitar virtuoso. Grigoryan was born in Kazakhstan and immigrated with his family to Australia in 1981. He began studying the guitar with his violinist father Edward at the age of 6. By the time he was 17 he was signed to the Sony Classical Label.
His relationship with Sony Classical, ABC Classics in Australia, ECM in Germany and his own label Which Way Music has led to the release of over 30 solo and collaborative albums spanning a vast range of musical genres.
The Boyd Music Series
The Boyd Music Series is a collection of the world’s leading chamber musicians and renowned soloists from western and eastern classical traditions, including Australian debut performances. Presented in collaboration with Sydney Opera House and performed at Bundanon’s award-winning Boyd Education Centre from May until November 2025, the concerts will showcase a rich landscape of sounds.
An important new partnership between Bundanon and Sydney Opera House, the Boyd Music Series is curated by Utzon Music Series Curator Genevieve Lacey. It represents a unique opportunity to experience musical excellence by renowned Australian and international artists surrounded by Bundanon’s natural landscape, with sweeping views of the Bangli/Shoalhaven River.
