From Mountain Summits to Mythic Journeys – Chamber Music Summer 2025

Dear friends and music lovers,

The Styrian Chamber Music Festival 2025 is just around the corner, and I’m truly excited to be part of several wonderful concerts again this year. From alpine folk vibes to legendary masterpieces – here’s a glimpse into the musical journey that awaits:

  • Thu, July 31 – Gipfeltreffen Vol. 3 on the Schöckl Mountain: A special mountaintop evening where folk meets classical – and yes, it’s that one time each year I bring out the steirische Harmonika (Styrian accordion)! Joined by clarinet and accordion, we’ll create a high-altitude soundscape full of charm and rhythm.

  • Fri, August 1 – Burg & Burgunder at Rabenstein Castle: A majestic evening in a historic setting, complete with wine tasting. I’ll join the Ineo Quartet for Schumann’s stirring Piano Quintet and more – music and wine in perfect harmony.

  • Fri, August 8 – Hundert Finger at forumKLOSTER Gleisdorf: 100 fingers, 2 pianos, 4 hands – together with Albanian pianist Zamir Kabo, we’ll dive into the lush world of Rachmaninoff. Expect some dark Romanticism and fiery flair!

  • Sun, August 10 – C&C at Schloss St. Georgen an der Stiefing: Baroque with a twist – I’ll be playing harpsichord (!) alongside cellist Reinhard Latzko for an energetic evening of Bach, Vivaldi, and perhaps even a tango or two.

  • Sat, August 16 – Großklein in Bruck an der Mur: Big music in an intimate setting – Mozart’s Piano Concerto in chamber version, performed with a string quintet and me at the keys. A rare and close-up experience of a classic.

  • Sun, August 17 – Odyssee at Stift Rein: A very special concert with violinist Cosima Soulez-Larivière, where we’ll perform excerpts from our upcoming album Odyssey – a musical journey through Greek mythology. The evening also features Beethoven’s legendary Kreutzer Sonata – powerful, poetic, unforgettable.

I can’t wait to share these moments with all of you. Let’s celebrate music together under summer skies – I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new friends along the way!

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