
WINNER
OF THE
2022 CARL NIELSEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
“Fratres is a repetitive piece – but played like this, it proves that repetition can thrill”
(Bachtrack, October 2021)

On the generous permission of the Estonian Instrument Foundation and the Sapožnin family, Hans Christian Aavik currently plays on a Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin (made ca 1610 in Brescia, Italy) and on bow made by Victor Fétique (made ca 1930 in France).
„Violin in his hands sings, cries, dances, storms, grieves, fondles and cares. From Aavik's playing one can see mental and physical completeness. Behind the spark, excitement and philosophically thought out interpretation, lies there a curious and open mind, thankfulness and respect to the composer and to the listener”.
(Sirp, November 2020)
Coming up
Due to COVID -19 Pandemic, many upcoming concerts have been postponed.

Concerts
- Jul 03, 7:00 PM GMT+2Weimar, Weimar, GermanyConcertmaster - Hans Christian Aavik
- Jul 08, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+2Kunststiftung Erich Hauser, Werkstatt, Saline 36, 78628 Rottweil, GermanyWith works by Ernest Amédée Chauson, Guillaume Lekeu, Ludwig van Beethoven and others. Christina Daletska (soprano), Walter Prossnitz (piano), Fritz Pahlmann (horn), Florian Donderer (violin), Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Yuko Hara (viola), Janina Ruh (cello)
- Jul 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+2Kunststiftung Hauser, Werkstatt, Saline 36, 78628 Rottweil, GermanyWorks by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Violeta Dinescu, Eleanor Alberga and others.. Andrea Lieberknecht (flute), Fritz Pahlmann (horn), Dag Jensen (bassoon), Florian Donderer (violin), Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Yuko Hara (viola), Janina Ruh (cello)
- Jul 11, 10:00 AM GMT+3 – Jul 20, 9:00 PM GMT+3Pärnu Kontserdimaja, Aida 4, Pärnu, 80011 Pärnu maakond, EstoniaTeaching @ Järvi Academy 2022
- Jul 18, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+3Pärnu Concert Hall, Aida 4, Pärnu, 80011 Pärnu maakond, EstoniaH. Biber – Sonata Representativa in A Major; Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons; HANS CHRISTIAN AAVIK violin, FLORIAN DONDERER violin, ROBERT TRAKSMANN violin, KATARIINA MARIA KITS violin, THEODOR SINK cello, REINUT TEPP cembalo
- Jul 19, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+3Pärnu Concert Hall, Aida 4, Pärnu, 80011 Pärnu maakond, EstoniaEduard Tubin – Sonata for solo violin; Antonín Dvořák – String Trio Op. 74; George Enescu – Violin Sonata No. 3, III movement; Erkki-Sven Tüür – “Dedication” (arr. for bassoon and piano); Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Serenade (arr. for 4 cellos);
- Aug 05, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+2Et Kapellche e.V., Holsteinstraße 1, 51065 Köln, GermanyR. Schumann – Piano Quintet, Op. 44; F. Poulenc – Trio for Piano, oboe and bassoon; A. Dvorak – Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81;
- Aug 06, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+2Et Kapellche e.V., Holsteinstraße 1, 51065 Köln, GermanyE. Dohnányi – Serenade; J. Brahms – String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111; P. Tchaikovsky – Souvenir de Florence
- Aug 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+2Et Kapellche e.V., Holsteinstraße 1, 51065 Köln, GermanyGypsy Jazz Orchester with Wawau Adler, Thimo Niestrok
- Aug 14, 7:00 PM GMT+3Hiiumaa, Hiiumaa, Hiiu County, EstoniaGrigorjeva, Mägi etc. + Latvian Male Choir
- Aug 18, 7:00 PM GMT+3Kadriorg Palace, A. Weizenbergi 37, 10127 Tallinn, EstoniaS. Prokofiev – Sonata for Two Violins in C major, Op. 56; I. Stravinski – "Suite Italienne”; S. Prokofiev – Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a; D. Shostakovich – Five pieces for two violins and piano;
- Aug 22, 7:00 PM GMT+3 – Aug 28, 10:00 PM GMT+3Location to be announcedG. Enescu Violin Sonata No. 3, Op 25; HANS CHRISTIAN AAVIK violin, KAROLINA ŽUKOVA piano
- Sep 10, 7:00 PM GMT+3 – Sep 11, 9:00 PM GMT+3Estonian Concert Hall, Estonia pst 4, 10143 Tallinn, EstoniaC. Nielsen Violin Concerto Op. 33; HANS CHRISTIAN AAVIK violin, ARVO VOLMER conductor, Estonian National Opera Orchestra
- Sep 28, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+2Karlshagen Hauptstraße, 17449 Karlshagen, GermanyH.Eller – Pines ; E.Tubin – Estonian Dance Suite; E.Oja – Suite "Aeliita" ; E.Tubin – Capriccio No.2 ; Complete works for violin and piano from Richard Strauss
- Sep 29, 7:30 PM GMT+2Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa, Heringsd, Liehrstraße 11, 17424 Heringsdorf, GermanyMirjam Mesak (soprano) & Ewa Danilewska (piano), Hans Christian Aavik (violin) & Karolina Žukova (piano), Malte Boecker (Director of the Beethoven-Haus Bonn), Jüri Reinvere (composer and librettist), Jan Brachmann (moderator)
- Oct 16, 10:00 AM GMT+2 – Oct 24, 10:00 PM GMT+2Bourg-en-Bresse, France, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, FranceHans Christian Aavik (violin), Clément Hoareau (viola), Christian Eliott (cello)
- Nov 02, 7:00 PM GMT+2St Paul's Church, Riia 27, 50410 Tartu, EstoniaA. Pärt „Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten“, A. Pärt „Fratres“, C. Kreek „Requiem“, Soloists: HANS CHRISTIAN AAVIK violin, MATI TURI tenor, RISTO JOOST conductor, Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
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