"The audience was not only ready to acclaim him, it was prepared to idolize.”
— The Toronto Star
"One of the most brilliant and musical of violinists."
— Lord Yehudi Menuhin
"His technique and tone are beyond reproach.”
— The New York Times
ABOUT BAROQUE TO ROCK
Alexander Markov’s thrilling new concert tour, BAROQUE TO ROCK, bridges centuries of music with a high-voltage fusion of baroque, classical, and romantic masterpieces supercharged by the explosive energy of rock, including a few Markov original compositions. It’s a genre-defying showcase of the virtuosity and creativity that have made Alexander Markov one of the world’s most captivating violinists.
BAROQUE TO ROCK recently packed the house at Carnegie Hall, which led to an extensive series of international engagements across Europe, Mexico, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
With Alexander Markov at its helm, BAROQUE TO ROCK captivates classical purists, rock enthusiasts, and new audiences alike, proving that great music—no matter its origin—can thrill, inspire, and unite.
The concert can be adapted to suit any venue, ranging from full symphony orchestras with local choirs to intimate piano duets.
ABOUT ALEXANDER MARKOV
Internationally celebrated for his electrifying stage presence—whether performing with major orchestras in the world’s top concert halls, playing to 25,000 fans on his signature gold electric violin, or simply accompanied by a piano—Alexander Markov instantly connects with audiences everywhere.
Yet Markov’s artistic vision extends far beyond classical virtuosity. Driven to reach a broader and more diverse audience, he has become a pioneer in connecting classical mastery with the fire of modern rock. Alexander Markov wrote both music and lyrics for the sweeping, genre-crossing epic "CAESAR" that fuses classical grandeur with rock intensity. Also produced by Markov, the work is scored for full orchestra and choir and performed on his custom six-string gold electric violin. It stands as a powerful testament to his bold, boundary-breaking artistic vision.
With BAROQUE TO ROCK, Markov brings that vision to the stage—offering a dazzling, immersive musical journey where timeless elegance meets rock-powered excitement.
