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I am very happy to announce several masterclass opportunities in 2026, offering young pianists and students the chance to gain artistic inspiration, technical guidance, and insight into the professional life of a modern concert pianist.

In diesem Jahr unterrichte ich unter anderem bei den Piano Days Reichersberg (in Kooperation mit der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität) von 19.-22. Februar 2026 sowie bei den Austrian Masterclasses von 6.–12. September 2026. Beide Programme bieten ein intensives und inspirierendes Umfeld mit Einzelunterricht, öffentlichen Masterclasses sowie der Möglichkeit zum künstlerischen Austausch mit Musiker*innen aus unterschiedlichen Hintergründen.

My teaching focuses not only on pianistic development and repertoire work, but also on artistic identity, performance practice, and practical perspectives on building a sustainable and versatile career in today’s musical world.

I warmly invite interested students and young artists to apply and become part of these inspiring musical weeks.

Further information and application details can be found on the respective official websites.

I look forward to meeting many talented and curious young musicians.

The new year starts right on the road: together with SYMPHONIACS, I’ll be touring from January 3 to January 24. The coming weeks will be filled with energetic live shows where classical virtuosity meets electronic beats and contemporary sound worlds.

Die SYMPHONIACS-Tour ist für mich jedes Mal eine besondere künstlerische Erfahrung – intensiv, inspirierend und voller musikalischer Begegnungen. Ich freue mich sehr auf das Wiedersehen mit unserem Publikum und auf viele spannende Konzertabende zum Jahresauftakt.

Weitere Eindrücke und Updates folgen wie immer hier und auf meinen Social-Media-Kanälen.

Dear friends, concert audiences, colleagues, and companions,

As the year comes to a close, I would like to sincerely thank you for the many inspiring encounters, concerts, and shared musical moments throughout 2025. This year has been filled with intense projects, travels, new artistic ideas, and unforgettable experiences both on and off stage.

I wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas, relaxing holidays with your loved ones, and a happy, healthy, and fulfilling start into the New Year 2026.

Looking forward to many more musical encounters!

Warmest and musical regards,

Philipp Scheucher

On November 26, I’m very much looking forward to performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. South Africa holds a special place in my heart. Back in 2016, I visited for the first time to take part in the UNISA International Piano Competition, where I was awarded the second prize. I have such fond memories of that time - not only of the competition itself, but of the people, the atmosphere, and the warmth I experienced throughout my stay. Five years later, at the Beethoven Competition, I once again had a special connection with this very concerto, winning another second prize with it. Since then, this piece has become like a close musical companion - one that keeps revealing new sides of itself every time I play it. Returning to South Africa now, to perform this concerto again in Cape Town, feels like meeting an old friend - both in the music and in the place itself.

I’m truly excited for this concert and can’t wait to share Beethoven’s music with the wonderful audience in Cape Town.

It has been a great joy for me to join forces with my colleagues at SONARLOFT in Berlin to launch a new composition prize. Our aim is to give young composers a stage and present new works within our concert series. The winning piece will be premiered on October 10, 2025 at Kühlhaus Berlin – a moment we are all eagerly looking forward to.

With the end of summer, the submission period for the Berliner Composition Prize 2025 has concluded, and we are delighted that the number of applications has exceeded our expectations both in quality and in scope. Composers from 19 countries submitted their works, including Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This international response is truly impressive and highlights the strong shared passion for contemporary chamber music. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all applicants for their creativity and commitment.

On October 10, the main prize will be formally presented by Stiftung am Grunewald – and here as well, my deepest thanks go to the foundation: without their generous support, this project would not have been possible.

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

Dear friends and music lovers,

It’s that time of year again – the Musik Festspiele Graz Süd are just around the corner, and I’m absolutely delighted to invite you to two very special concert evenings!

On June 13th, we’ll be performing in the beautiful church of Hausmannstätten, and on June 14th, in the elegant Kursaal Laßnitzhöhe. I’ll be joined on stage by the wonderful Trio with Johannes Fleischmann on violin and Konstantin Manaev on cello. Together, we’ll take you on a heartfelt journey through the world of chamber music.

A true highlight of the program will be Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 in B major – a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire and a work that never fails to stir the soul. Every time we perform it, it feels like a fresh discovery – full of depth, emotion, and musical brilliance.

I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar faces, enjoying meaningful moments, and celebrating music together in the green heart of Styria.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, I warmly invite you to a very special concert in the magnificent setting of the Vienna Musikverein! Together with Johannes Fleischmann (violin) and Konstantin Manaev (cello), I will perform Beethoven’s captivating Triple Concerto – a piece that places the cello in a truly unique spotlight. A delightful anecdote suggests that this masterpiece only came to life because the famous cellist Bernhard Romberg refused to play a concerto by Beethoven – leaving us with “only” the Triple Concerto. Speaking of Romberg: Look forward to the Romberg Festival in July, where there will be so much to discover!

The new album ‘ODYSSEY’ together with the French-Dutch violinist Cosima Soulez Larivière will be released in 2025. As a Christmas special, it is now possible to pre-order the physical CD and listen to it before the international release. Join us on a sonic odyssey through the world of classical music with works by Karol Szymanowski, John Corigliano, Paul Hindemith and Kevin Puts.

For more information and to pre-order click here.

It's that time again – SYMPHONIACS is going on tour! I’m beyond excited to finally be back on stage, sharing these unique experiences with our audiences. This time, we’re touring across Austria and Southern Germany, performing in some really special locations.

Here are our tour dates for November:

• 12. November – Innsbruck
• 13. November – Feldkirch, Österreich
• 14. November – Lindau
• 15. November – Friedrichshafen
• 16. November – Konstanz
• 17. November – Augsburg

For me, the real magic is seeing how our blend of classical instruments and electronic sounds resonates with the audience. There’s this moment when the first beats drop and the strings come in – it’s pure magic. I think it’s moments like these that remind us all why we make music.

And I’m really looking forward to chatting with many of you after the shows. These interactions and the energy we share keep us inspired and moving forward.