FLASHBACK FRIDAY | Ilya Kaler - 1985 Sibelius Competition 1st Prize [VIDEO]

Incredible archival footage of the then 22 year old Ilya Kaler’s 1st prize winning performance in the Final of the 1985 Sibelius International Violin Competition - in Helsinki, Finland.

Recorded live with conductor Jorma Panula and the Finnish Radio Symphony - at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki.

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ILYA KALER | SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO | 1985 SIBELIUS INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION | 1ST PRIZE