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Quentin Julien
Quentin Julien
Quentin Julien
18 Oct 2019
Julien Quentin’s remarkable musical depth, clear and distinct sound, combined with flawless technique, make him a highly sought-after artist as both a soloist and chamber musician worldwide. Born in Paris, the French pianist began his studies at the Geneva Conservatory, then at Indiana University and the Juilliard School. He created “Musica Litoralis,” a concert series […]
Quasthoff Thomas
Quasthoff Thomas
Quasthoff Thomas
18 Oct 2019
For nearly four decades, Thomas Quasthoff has established himself on the international stage, overwhelming countless listeners with his art. He completed his outstanding singing career in 2012, earning multiple titles and awards However, the German bass-baritone has kept close links with singing and music as a professor at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin […]
Pape René
Pape René
Pape René
18 Oct 2019
Born in Dresden, Pape has been a member of the Berlin State Opera since 1988, but considers New York’s Metropolitan Opera his operatic “home away from home.” Since his house debut in 1995, he has appeared at the Met in 18 roles and more than 160 performances, including four major debuts: Méphistophélès in Faust, Gurnemanz […]
Nylund Camilla
Nylund Camilla
Nylund Camilla
18 Oct 2019
Camilla Nylund, born in Vaasa (Finland), first studied with Eva Illes, later in the opera and song class at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. In December 1995 she was awarded the Lilli Lehmann Medal by the International Mozarteum Foundation. After permanent engagements in Hanover and at the Semperoper Dresden, Camilla Nylund is now one of the […]
Martineau Malcolm
Martineau Malcolm
Martineau Malcolm
18 Oct 2019
Recognised as one of the leading accompanists of his generation, he has worked with many of the world’s greatest singers including Sir Thomas Allen, Dame Janet Baker, Olaf Bär, Barbara Bonney, Ian Bostridge, Angela Gheorghiu, Susan Graham, Thomas Hampson, Della Jones, Simon Keenlyside, Angelika Kirchschlager, Magdalena Kozena, Solveig Kringelborn, Jonathan Lemalu, Dame Felicity Lott, Christopher […]
Lozakovich Daniel
Lozakovich Daniel
Lozakovich Daniel
18 Oct 2019
Daniel Lozakovich, whose music-making leaves both critics and audiences spellbound, was born in Stockholm in 2001 and began playing the violin at the age of seven. He made his solo debut two years later with the Moscow Virtuosi and Vladimir Spivakov. Lozakovich opened the current season with his debut appearance at the BBC Proms, performing […]
Wha Chung Kyung
Wha Chung Kyung
Wha Chung Kyung
18 Oct 2019
Kyung Wha Chung is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest violinists of her generation. A prolific recording artist, her dazzling and probing artistry has made her a much-acclaimed performer throughout her forty-year career. Lauded for her passion, her musicality, and the intense excitement that she brings to her performances, Chung’s uniquely expressive […]
Tezlaff Christian
Tezlaff Christian
Tezlaff Christian
18 Oct 2019
Christian Tetzlaff has been one of the most sought-after violinists and most exciting musicians on the classical music scene for many years. “The greatest performance of the work I’ve ever heard,” wrote Tim Ashley (The Guardian, May 2015) of his interpretation of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra and conductor Daniel Harding. […]
Liepiņš Daumants
Liepiņš Daumants
Liepiņš Daumants
18 Oct 2019
Young Latvian pianist Daumants Liepins is one of the piano world’s most exciting new talents. In 2019 he took First Prize along with the Public and Orchestra prizes at the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano competition in Barcelona, and was awarded the Verbier Festival’s Vendôme Prize. He then topped Pianist magazine’s list of ‘Pianists to […]
MILOŠ
MILOŠ
MILOŠ
18 Oct 2019
MILOŠ is one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists. Born in Montenegro in 1983, his career’s meteoric rise began in 2011 with his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album Mediterraneo. Earning legions of fans, awards and acclaim through tours, chart-topping recordings and TV appearances, MILOŠ was named one of ‘Six of the Best Classical […]
20 YEARS
OF THE verbier festival chamber orchestra
Anniversary concert with Martha Argerich, Lahav Shani, Gábor Takács-Nagy
20 YEARS
OF THE verbier festival chamber orchestra
Anniversary concert with Martha Argerich, Lahav Shani, Gábor Takács-Nagy