Oct 28 2025 to Oct 28 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

The international duo formed by Norwegian soprano Elizaveta Agrafenina and French pianist Dimitri Malignan, established in 2019 in Amsterdam, will present a subtly chosen programme of splendid songs and works by the most celebrated European composers, including some audience favourites, as well as hidden gems by forgotten artists that they have been researching and uncovering for many years, as highlighted by their two recent album releases, “Elegies and Echoes” and “Le diable dans la nuit”, which received great critical acclaim.

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Performers

Dimitri Malignan
Piano
Born in Paris in 1998 to Romanian parents, Dimitri Malignan stands out as one of the most accomplished and creative pianists of his generation. He captivates audiences with his profound musicality, as well as the integrity and commitment of his artistic choices.  A laureate of more than twenty international competitions, he notably won the 3rd Prize, along with the Audience Prize and the J.S. Bach Prize, at the 2021 Concours Musical International de Montréal.  

Dimitri began his piano studies at the age of 5, and performed his first concerts in France and abroad (New York, Osaka) from the age of 11. Trained by Ludmila Berlinskaya at the École Normale de Musique de Paris—where he won the prestigious Alfred Cortot Prize in 2017—he later pursued his studies at the Conservatory of Amsterdam with Naum Grubert and at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome with Benedetto Lupo. 

With an extensive discography, including two solo albums and several chamber music recordings, Dimitri Malignan is also the co-artistic director of the Missing Voices CD collection, dedicated to highlighting Jewish composers persecuted by the Nazi regime and murdered during the Holocaust. He actively contributes by recording multiple volumes as a pianist. This ambitious discographic series follows the Missing Voices project, an initiative he launched in 2019. With deep dedication and passion, Dimitri Malignan brings their stories back to life through concerts in Europe and the United States, recordings, exhibitions, and documentary films. 

He regularly performs in France and abroad at renowned venues such as the Salle Cortot and Salle Colonne in Paris, St Martin-in-the-Fields (London), Konzerthaus (Berlin), De Duif (Amsterdam), Auditorium Parco della Musica (Rome), Romanian Athenaeum (Bucharest), Philharmonic of Chisinau (Moldova), Great Hall of the State Conservatory of Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Salle Joseph-Rouleau (Montréal). He worked with celebrated orchestra conductors such as Maestros Yoav Talmi, Willem de Bordes, Gian Luigi Zampieri and Clément Mao-Takacs. 

In 2024, Dimitri Malignan successfully completed his first tour in the United States and Canada. In 2025, he will make his South Asian debut, performing in India, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia. Dimitri Malignan has been regularly practicing Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Feldenkrais for many years. He is convinced of their beneficial aspects for a healthy musicianship. He is also passionate about tennis and aviation, and is often to be found training on flight simulators.

Elizaveta Agrafenina
Soprano
Elizaveta Agrafenina is an award-winning Norwegian soprano known for her exceptional musical versatility across a wide-ranging repertoire spanning from the Baroque period to contemporary music of the 21st century. Born in Yaroslavl, Russia, Elizaveta relocated to Norway with her family at a young age. Her musical journey began with lessons in music and participation in choirs, where she often showcased her talent as a soloist. While briefly touring with rock and metal bands in Norway, she ultimately decided to pursue a career in classical music. 

Elizaveta Agrafenina has established herself as an internationally renowned musician, captivating audiences worldwide with her enchanting voice. As a soloist, she has performed at prestigious venues such as Muziekgebouw in The Netherlands, Grieghallen in Norway, and The Helsinki Music Centre in Finland. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with esteemed conductors including Matthew Rowe, Masaaki Suzuki, Ed Spanjaard, Frédéric Chaslin, Nicolò Umberto Foron, and Magnus Larsson. Elizaveta’s repertoire encompasses a wide range of styles, from Baroque compositions to contemporary pieces of the 21st century. Her outstanding musicianship has garnered her several scholarships and honorary awards, further fuelling her musical development. 

Elizaveta Agrafenina holds a strong commitment to showcasing music by contemporary composers, with a particular focus on elevating the work of female composers. In pursuit of this goal, she co-founded the ensemble Bosmans & Beyond with Dimitri Malignan, dedicated to celebrating and promoting music created by female composers. Together with Belgian violinist Sarah Bayens, they recorded an album featuring the compositions of Dutch composer Henriëtte Bosmans. 

Composer Ramin Amin Tafreshi describes Elizaveta’s voice as “masterful, with a magical timbre, power, and expression.” Her profound understanding of literature and drama allows her to breathe life into musical notes and evoke deep emotions, resulting in performances of eternal grandeur.  Elizaveta Agrafenina’s dedication to her artistry and her remarkable talent established her as a highly acclaimed soprano, poised for continued success in the world of classical music.