Principal Guest Conductor | Christoph Poppen |
Piano | Martin Helmchen |
Programme
Webern | Variations for Orchestra, Op 30 |
Beethoven | Piano Concerto No 4 in G, Op 58 |
Mozart | Symphony No 41 in C, K551, “Jupiter” |
Martin Helmchen (Piano)
★★★★★ BBC Music Magazine
★★★★★ Bachtrack
“This was Beethoven playing of great individuality and distinction.” Chicago Classical Review
“Martin Helmchen – the kind of performer who lifts his audiences up to heaven just by penetrating inside his music with nimble fingers, questing intelligence and a beating heart.”The Times
- 1st Prize, 2001 Clara Haskil Competition at age 19
- Has performed with the world’s top orchestras and conductors including Berlin Philharmonic/Blomstedt, Vienna Philharmonic/Gergiev, London Philharmonic/Jurowski, New York Philharmonic & Boston Symphony/von Dohnányi
Christoph Poppen (Principal Guest Conductor)
- Principal Conductor, Cologne Chamber Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Marvão International Music Festival, Portugal
- Music Director, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie (2007-2011)
- Artistic Director, Munich Chamber Orchestra (1995-2006)
VIEW HOUSE PROGRAMME
UpClose Encounters: Martin Helmchen Piano Masterclass
29.3.2019 (Fri) 2pm
HK Academy for Performing Arts Recital Hall
Free Admission
Co-presented by
Featured artists:
Christoph Poppen
(Music Director)
Martin Helmchen
(Piano)