Konzerthaus Berlin, Außenansicht (Credit: Felix Löchner / Sichtkreis) Konzerthaus Berlin: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Berlin, Konzerthaus Berlin — Großer Saal
About the Event
Performance by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields featuring violinist Tomo Keller, cellist Daniel Müller‐Schott, and pianist Jan Lisiecki, interpreting pieces by Gipps and Beethoven.
The collaboration between Jan Lisiecki and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields exudes sheer enthusiasm for music. Their synergy was first showcased in 2018, when Lisiecki seamlessly took over for the indisposed Murray Perahia during a tour, performing all five Beethoven concerts, including a memorable night at Konzerthaus Berlin. The event was met with roaring applause, and the live recording went on to become a tremendous hit. Since that pivotal moment, their partnership has flourished. Witness their renewed collaboration as they perform Beethoven's fifth and final piano concerto and the triple concerto, featuring concertmaster Tomo Keller and celebrated cellist Daniel Müller‐Schott alongside Lisiecki.
Program
- Ruth Gipps – 'Seascape', Op. 53
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Triple Concerto in C major, Op. 56; Piano Concerto No. 5 in E‐flat major, Op. 73
Artists
| Orchestra: | Academy of St. Martin in the Fields The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is an English chamber orchestra. The group was founded in London by Sir Neville Marriner, attracting some of the finest players in London, many of whom considered themselves to be refugees from conductors. Its name comes from Trafalgar Square's St Martin‐in‐the‐Fields church, in which its first concert was performed, on November 13, 1959. The initial performances at St. Martin's church were as a small, conductorless string group, and played a key role in the revival of baroque performances in England. It has since expanded to include winds, but is of flexible size, changing its make‐up to suit its repertoire, which ranges from the Baroque to contemporary works. |
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| Violin: | Tomo Keller |
| Piano: | Jan Lisiecki |
| Cello: | Daniel Müller‐Schott |
Konzerthaus Berlin
The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in the city. Built in 1821, the structure initially served as a theater. Severely damaged in the Second World War, it was rebuilt as a concert hall in 1977, with a neoclassical interior, and changed its name to reflect its new function in 1994. Consistently numbered among the top five concert halls in the world, the Konzerthaus hosts around 500 performances every year, ranging from symphony and chamber concerts featuring international stars to new music and children's concerts.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer of the late 18th century. He is well known as the most influential composers of all time as well as crucial figure to the Classical music scene. In fact, he demonstrated his musical talent at an early age, taking lessons from his father and composer/conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Later, he moved to Vienna where he gained the reputation of a virtuoso pianist by composing his popular masterpieces. He created his most admired works in his last 15 years of life, all the while being almost completely deaf.
Address
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