Violinist Ravo Raboanarison will perform for the public on July 21 at the Cité des Cultures in Antaninarenina for a duo concert with pianist Antsa Ratsimba, celebrating classical music. Ravo Raboanarison makes his violin resonate with sensitivity and virtuosity. Organized by Madagascar Mozarteum, this free event aligns with the association's mission to democratize classical music and make it accessible to all.

For this occasion, the two musicians will perform major works from the Romantic and Post-Romantic repertoires by Gabriel Fauré, Fritz Kreisler, Frédéric Chopin, and Jean-Baptiste Accolay. All pieces were personally selected by Ravo Raboanarison. "It's a duo concert with violin and piano that I'll present with Antsa Ratsimba. I personally chose all the works. These are pieces I deeply love and wish to share with the public," the violinist explains. He also promises "several little surprises for classical music enthusiasts," guaranteeing a moment rich in emotion and virtuosity.

Ravo Raboanarison's journey reflects a passion cultivated with perseverance since childhood. He discovered the violin at age 8 under professor Davida Randrianarivelo, then continued his training from ages 9 to 12 at the Germano-Malagasy Centre (CGM) in Analakely under Casimir Rakotoniaina's direction.

Deep Passion

He subsequently pursued his learning largely as an autodidact, while benefiting from advice and mentorship from his elders, particularly Manjato Andriamanjato and Henintsoa Tsiory Rabarijaona, who contributed to his artistic development. Through Madagascar Mozarteum and José Bronfman's initiative, he participated in numerous master classes led by international violinists and pedagogues from Switzerland, France, and Poland. These encounters deeply enriched his musical journey and opened doors to regular collaborations with the Orchestre à rayonnement régional (ORR) of Réunion.

Although he did not follow a curriculum at a major international conservatory, Ravo Raboanarison has always cultivated a deep passion for his instrument. Convinced that discipline, curiosity, and perseverance allow one to push boundaries, he built his artistic career from Madagascar, with the constant will to progress while remaining faithful to his own musical identity. "With the means at our disposal, it is possible to achieve a high artistic level without seeking to imitate, but by developing one's own voice," he affirms.

Today, the violinist regularly performs within various musical formations in Madagascar, notably in duo, trio, quartet, and chamber orchestra. He also participates in sacred music concerts accompanying choirs during masses and other musical events.