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April 17, 2006

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Violin virtuoso Vadim Tchijik dazzles Phuket audience  

Phuket residents and visitors alike were treated to a stellar performance of Violin Virtuoso Vadim Tchijik, Saturday 15 April at the Villa Royale on Kata Noi. Born in 1975 in Russia , Mr. Tchijik started to study the violin at age six and gave his first concert when he was only eight. Prize-winner of many prestigious international violin competitions he has performed with numerous international Orchestras and with internationally renowned conductors Michel Tabachnik, Anton Nanut, Peter Csaba, Paolo Peloso to name but a few. His concerts always receive the highest acclamations by critics.
He is a Professor of violin at the J.-P. Rameau and E. Satie state conservatories in Paris and gives master-classes in Europe and Asia . He came to Thailand on an Asian Tour coordinated by Mrs. Myrtille Tibayrenc, Cultural Affairs Manager of Alliance Française Bangkok and Mr. Denis Rochel, President of Alliance Française Phuket.
B esides the recital in Phuket he will be performing in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Bangkok . In Chiang Rai Mr. Tchijik will be conducting a masterclass with selected violin students and in Bangkok he will be performing with cello violinist Khun Kittikhun Sodprasert, first cello-violinist of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Tchijik will conduct a one day masterclass with several chosen students of the Mahidol University of Bangkok before his return to Paris 28 April .

The solo recital 15 April was made possible by the joined sponsorship of Mom Tri's Villa Royale and Alliance Française Phuket. The evening started with a cocktail reception on the lawn amid the lush tropical gardens of Villa Royale where Alliance Française Phuket President, Denis Rochel and General Manager of Villa Royale, Adisak ‘Dan' Pitukrojananont welcomed the guests. The concert program included pieces by Johan Sebastian Bach, Fritz Kreisler, Eugene Ysaye and Nicolo Paganini. The outstanding performance had the classical music lovers in the audience clamouring for more and they were not disappointed with the spirited encore. Brother of Phuket resident Anita Whooley, Mr. Steve, exclaimed he was exhilarated to hear Tchijik play. Residing in Russia he is an avid and frequent concert goer but had not yet had the opportunity to hear Tchijik in concert. “This man is considered a living legend”, he exclaimed, “I am very pleased I have finally heard him play, of all places in Phuket!” Other attendants, regular guests of Mom Tri's Boathouse for more than ten years here for a short break from the European cold spring weather, were equally pleasantly surprised by the event. “”Tchijik is a magnificent player, we didn't expect to have a chance to hear such a first class violinist during our regular beach holiday”, they said.

Chef Sura of Mom Tri's Kitchen treated the guests to a sumptuous Gala Dinner after the recital. It was served on Villa Royale's terrace overlooking Kata Noi Beach . The stunning view was complemented by a feast of organic feta cheese salad, home made rock lobster ravioli with wine cream sauce and a choice of either herbed, grilled tiger prawns or pan-fried duck breast with red wine sauce. The final course of the dinner was a delicious choco-banana tart with coconut ice cream. “Made with true Belgium chocolate”, as Khun Adisak remarked in response to a question regarding the secret to the intense chocolate velvety taste. “I wouldn't want the chef to use anything of a lesser quality”. Many of the guests lingered over wine and cigars until late, enjoying the spectacular view and the elegant premises of Villa Royale as the ‘grand finale' to a special evening.