On January 31, ahead of the grand finale of the anniversary season of Virtuosos, Hungary’s Minister of Culture and Innovation, Hanko Balazs, along with the show’s judges, gathered at the Hungarian State Opera House for a press conference.

The jury members: José Carreras, András Keller, Yelena Dudochkin, Mikko Kodisoja, Albert Carreras, and Hauser – expressed their deep gratitude to the organizers for their dedication to the participants and for fostering a strong and united musical community that has been bringing young talents to the big stage for ten years.

Kazakh musician and Virtuosos judge Dimash Qudaibergen shared his thoughts:

“I feel incredibly honored to be here. Huge thanks to Mariann Peller and the other organizers and producers for inviting me. Being part of this, working alongside such extraordinary musicians, is a dream come true.

Last year, I had the privilege of singing with one of my idols, Maestro Plácido Domingo, for the first time. And this year, I have the incredible opportunity to perform with the great José Carreras. It’s truly amazing! Thank you for this opportunity—I am beyond excited. As a judge, I am committed to contributing to the journey of these remarkable young talents. Thank you for your attention!”

While Virtuosos is currently being filmed in Hungary, the renowned British music website The Music Man published an article highlighting Dimash’s participation in last year’s edition of the project. The feature, titled “Dimash Qudaibergen’s Emotive Tenor Will Amaze You in This Viral Duet With The Three Tenors Legend on ‘The Pearl Fishers’ Duet”, praises his breathtaking performance alongside Plácido Domingo:

“This Kazakh virtuoso will blow you away in this spellbinding viral duet! Kazakh classical star Dimash Qudaibergen created an unforgettable moment when he sang a duet with Spanish legend Plácido Domingo on ‘The Pearl Fishers’ Duet.’ Qudaibergen opened the song with an emotive and yearning tenor vocal. Next up, Domingo, known for being one-third of The Three Tenors, skillfully supported with a sonorous baritone.

The stirring duet is the perfect format for the two classical talents to showcase their enormous skills as singers. Both Qudaibergen and Domingo are remarkable vocalists in a technical sense, but they also truly know how to bring out the emotions in the famous French piece. The Music Man readers will want to make sure to check out the climactic moment when the two stars sing the final lines together in a dramatic conclusion.”

Read the full article here: The Music Man