Chopin pur: Yuliya Drogalova at French Cathedral
Berlin, French Cathedral — Main Hall
About the Event
Step back into history and experience the grandeur of piano music at the beautiful French Cathedral in Berlin.
Frédéric Chopin has been celebrated as a master of Romanticism for 200 years. The composer himself loved to sit for hours at the piano and play for himself. As a pianist with brilliant technique, he not only operated the 88 keys, but 'touched' them. We present this beautiful simplicity of his music with outstanding young pianists in the series 'Chopin pur' in the French Cathedral.
The Ukrainian pianist Yuliya Drogalova, who made a name for herself as a child when she was the first prize winner at the famous Prokofiev Competition and began her career as a soloist and chamber musician at the Donetsk Grand Opera House, will kick off this year's Chopin‐pur series featuring young artists. After graduating from high school, she studied in Stuttgart and attended various master classes, finally perfecting her multifaceted piano playing at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin. In her new home, she has since become a sought‐after accompanist, song accompanist, and solo pianist. Look forward to a concert evening featuring Chopin's most beautiful compositions, performed by pianist Yuliya Drogalova.
Program
- Frederic Chopin – Selected works for piano
Artists
| Piano: | Yuliya Drogalova |
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French Cathedral
The Französischer Dom, or French Church, is one of the three main structures gracing the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's most picturesque square. Constructed as a sanctuary for the Huguenots, members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, the church provided refuge for those fleeing persecution under the reign of Frederick the Great. Facing the German Church (Neue Kirche), the French Cathedral’s identical dome mirrors its counterpart, creating a breathtaking architectural duo. Interestingly, the term 'Dom' here refers to the French 'dome', not the German 'cathedral'. Within its walls, you'll find the Huguenot museum, a dining venue, and a viewing platform that offers spectacular vistas of Berlin's Mitte district.
Frederic Chopin
Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer and pianist of the Romantic era (early 19th century), is celebrated for his piano solos, as well as his contributions to piano concertos, chamber pieces, and songs set to Polish lyrics. Renowned as a poetic genius unmatched by his contemporaries, he pioneered the concept of the instrumental ballade, earning recognition for performances characterized by sensitivity and subtlety. Spending much of his life in Paris, Chopin favored the intimate atmospheres of salons for his performances. Despite his enduring legacy, he struggled with poor health throughout his life, ultimately succumbing to what was likely tuberculosis at the age of 39.
Address
French Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt 5, Berlin, Germany — Google Maps
