Martin Helmchen Plays Beethoven No 4

Goethe-Institut Hongkong is pleased to continue its support to the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in the concert “Martin Helmchen plays Beethoven No 4” conducted by Maestro Christoph Poppen. The concert will take place on March 30, 2019 (Sat) at 8:00pm in the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets are available at all URBTIX outlets.

Great Piano Concertos:
Martin Helmchen Plays Beethoven No 4

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)

UpClose Encounters: Martin Helmchen Piano Masterclass
29.3.2019 (Fri)  2pm
HK Academy for Performing Arts Recital Hall
Free Admission