The return to their native city of Martha Argerich and Daniel Barenboim – two childhood friends from Buenos Aires, born just a year apart, who both grew up to become global superstars – proved an unforgettable evening of pianistic magic. “Coexistence”, as symbolisation of the festival motto, was in terms not just of two musical parts coming together in the hands of two very different yet equally distinctive artistic personalities – “the mercurial Martha and Daniel the master-architect” (Buenos Aires Herald) PROGRAM Schumann: Six Studies in the Form of Canons for Pedal Piano; Debussy: En blanc et noire; Bartok: Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion
Martha Argerich & Daniel Barenboim – Piano Duos at the Teatro Colón III
In order to continue their incredibly successful piano duos series, Daniel Barenboim and Martha Argerich return to the stage of beautiful Teatro Colón at their hometown Buenos Aires, putting the “city in a state of emergency” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung) with a fulminant concert evening. Argerich and Barenboim perform Johannes Brahms’ Variations On A Theme by Haydn, Arnold Schönberg’s Five pieces for Orchestra in Anton Webern’s arrangement for two pianos and Franz Liszt’s Concerto Pathétique. “An unforgettable concert […] Words were not needed. Barenboim and Argerich met again doing what they can do best and what they do in the best way it can possibly be done in this world” (La Nación).
Sir András Schiff in Weimar
In the classical city of Weimar, where his great compatriot Franz Liszt once worked, Sir András Schiff, who was knighted in 2014, devoted himself to three of his “great loves”: Bach, Beethoven and Schubert. The setting could not have been more fitting: For the first time, it was possible for a production to record a piano recital at the Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. PROGRAM Bach: Capriccio on the departure of a beloved brother in B flat major, BWV 992; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 “Pastoral”; Schubert: Three Late Piano Pieces , D. 946, Hungarian Melody in B minor, D. 817
Carinthian Summer 1971
Schubert, Four Impromptus op.90
Krystian Zimerman was born in Zabrze (Poland) on 7 December 1956. He made his first major breakthrough in 1975, when he won the first prize at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw. His friendship with Artur Rubinstein exerted a lasting influence on him in his youth. After expanding his repertoire and studying in London in 1980, he began to make a name for himself as one of the most talented pianists of his generation through numerous concerts and recordings. Further important stations in his career were his projects with such great conductors as Bernstein, Giulini and Karajan. The Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski dedicated a piano concerto to him, which he premiered in Salzburg in 1988.
Güher and Süher Pekinel – The Istanbul recital
Turkish pianist twin-sisters Güher and Süher Pekinel were first discovered by Herbert von Karajan and have gained international success since their first appearance at the Salzburg Festival. They are considered one of the finest piano duos of our time. This concert focusses on composers who witnessed World War II and reflect in their works the basic values of humanism. Considering the current tragedies in the world, this recital offers a different meaning as a kind of invitation to fight against unjust sufferings. Accompanied by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra percussionists they perform milestones of the repertoire for two pianos. Both the “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story and “Ciaconna” were arranged for the Pekinel sisters under the auspices of the composers. PROGRAM Penderecki: Ciaconna (arr. For two pianos by K. Penderecki); Bartók: Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110; Gershwin: Three Preludes (arr. For two pianos); Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (arr. For two pianos and percussion by L. Bernstein); Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme of Paganini (arr. For two pianos and percussion)
BEETHOVEN at teamLab Tokyo
On the occasion of his anniversary year the Philharmonic Five bring Beethoven‘s timeless music to life in the extraordinary venue of teamLab Tokyo, the world’s first digital art museum on 10,000 square meters. Some 520 computers and 470 projectors power the digital artworks, which completely transform their physical space using animated graphics, colour and light. The Philharmonic Five, four soloists from the ranks of the Wiener Philharmoniker together with one of the most prolific pianists of our time, combine their sound aesthetics, the art of phrasing and virtuosity with a modern, powerful dynamic of expression and reinvent classical music. The arrangement in film and jazz music style emphasize Beethoven’s truly innovative spirit, and above all his talent for improvisation and his way of anticipating jazz and film music elements long before their birth. In the space of teamLab the Philharmonic Five create a completely new sensory and auditory impression of his oeuvre.
Pierre-Laurent Aimard in Tokyo
“A brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (Wall Street Journal) French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard is widely acclaimed as an authority in music of our time while recognized also for shedding fresh light on music of the past. His international schedule of concerts and recordings is complemented by a career-long commitment to teaching, giving concert lectures and workshops worldwide. In this recital, a special concert for music students given at the Tokyo University of the Arts, the pianist performs works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert and György Kurtág.
Ton Koopman in Japan
This concert shows the magic that happens when a master of his craft meets the most masterfully crafted instrument: On the occasion of his 80th birthday, world-famous organist Ton Koopman plays the pipe organ at the Salamanca Hall in Gifu, Japan for an exclusive recording. The largest work of Tsuji Hiroshi, a pioneering organ builder in Japan, the instrument incorporates the features of the organ at the Salamanca Cathedral in Spain and is unique for its blend of Spanish and German styles. Giving thought to the unending flow of time, Koopman draws out the appeal of the organ to its fullest, playing Spanish Batalha, Frescobaldi, Buxtehude, and Bach.
Filippo Gorini in Japan
Experience the enchanting fusion of classical music and traditional Japanese culture as acclaimed Italian pianist Filippo Gorini performs a captivating recital featuring works by Franz Schubert at the serene Hokokuji Temple. Filippo Gorini, a rising star in the classical music world, has been captivating audiences worldwide since winning the First Prize and Audience Prize at the Telekom-Beethoven Competition in Bonn in 2015. PROGRAM Kurtag: A Ligatura for Màrta; Schubert: Sonata No. 21; Bach/Petri: Schafe können sicher weiden, BWV 208, No. 9