Violin winners Viktoria Mullova and Sergei Stadler perform at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition

Russian violinists Viktoria Mullova and Sergei Stadler, who shared first prize in the Violin category of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition, each demonstrate lightening techniques at the event.

The Violin and Cello first rounds of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition begin tomorrow, showcasing the talents of 25 violinist finalists and 25 cellist finalists.

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