With music full of passion and elegance, the Chopin Society welcomes the new year. The renowned Duo Orloff – twin sisters of striking virtuosity – transports the audience into the world of the classical and romantic repertoire.
Bach's Goldberg Variations – a masterwork returns. The widely acclaimed pianist Miłosz Sroczyński brings his exceptional depth and brilliance to this towering work.
Aleksandra Mikulska returns as a guest of the Chopin Society. With her unmistakable presence and deeply felt musicianship, she presents works by Haydn, Schubert, Schumann and Chopin.
Robert Schumann and the Spirits of Romanticism – a musical-literary evening marking the 170th anniversary of the composer's death, with Konstantin Zvyagin, piano, and Ulrike Kienzle, presentation and recitation.
The celebrated American pianist Avery Gagliano makes her debut as a guest of the Chopin Society – with works by Schumann, Rachmaninov and Chopin.
In tribute to her life's work and to mark the 70th anniversary of her association with Darmstadt – with works by Mozart, Schumann and Schubert.
In our exclusive workshop, participants work under the professional guidance of Artur Pacewicz on technique, expression and musical interpretation. Each pianist receives individual feedback and practice strategies.
Six dedicated amateur pianists from the Chopin Society bring works from various eras to the stage with courage, devotion and their own personal touch. The Annual General Meeting follows the concert.
Four outstanding artists turn their attention to masterworks of chamber music: after solo piano pieces by Chopin and Paderewski, Claire Huangci joins Rabia Brooke for Beethoven's passionate Violin Sonata No. 7. The evening closes with Brahms's romantic Horn Trio, performed by Felix Klieser, Desirée Ruhstrat and Claire Huangci – an evening of virtuosity, beauty of tone and chamber-music intensity.
Pianist and organist Vojtěch Trubač (Czech Republic) ranks among the most outstanding talents of his generation, combining natural musicality with a keen instinct for the exceptional.
Ballade Festival, Part I: experience an extraordinary concert that brings the piano ballade to life in all its variety. Eleven professional members of the Chopin Society perform works by Chopin, Liszt, Grieg, Wagner/Liszt and Laks – with an introduction by Prof. Thomas Nickelsen.
Ballade Festival, Part II: the second evening of the festival presents ballades by Chopin, Clara Schumann, Beach, Liszt, Brahms, Franck, Fauré, Debussy and Granados – with an introduction by Prof. Thomas Nickelsen.
A festive evening in Kranichstein with three outstanding artists: Sabine Simon and Konstantin Zvyagin at the piano four hands, and Romain Garioud on cello. From Ravel's enchanted fairy-tale sound world through Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite to Chopin's Grand Duo Concertant and Prokofiev's Cello Sonata – a programme of radiant sound and musical poetry.
Ivett Gyöngyösi, first-prize winner of the 10th International Chopin Piano Competition in Darmstadt, ranks among the most promising pianists of her generation. A joint event with the German-Hungarian Society – with works by Chopin, Bartók and Liszt.
Carmen Piazzini performs music from her native Argentina and shares stories from her life. Moderation: Silvia Adler. More information coming soon. Free admission, donations welcome.
An evening of poetry, virtuosity and radiant sound at the Orangerie Darmstadt – featuring masterworks by Fryderyk Chopin and Franz Liszt.
