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Nina van Essen
'As Dorabella, Nina van Essen possessed a velvety honeyed Mezzo-soprano, arguably the most beautiful voice of the evening. Her high register was both confident and powerful, and her acting captured the mischievous joy of her bubbly, youthful character with irresistible charm.'
'Of the singers, first and foremost shone Nina van Essen as Romeo. What she achieved that evening in terms of timbres, of moving beauty and immense sadness can only be described as a star-quality singing.'
Mezzo-soprano Nina van Essen is enjoying a rapidly blossoming international career, appearing on leading opera stages and in major concert halls worldwide. Her performances include engagements at Teatro alla Scala Milan, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Royal Danish Opera, Dutch National Opera, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Oper Leipzig, Theater an der Wien, Komische Oper Berlin, and the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival.
A former member of the Staatsoper Hannover ensemble (2019–2024), she has built a wide-ranging repertoire from Mozart, Rossini, Handel, Bellini, and Gluck to contemporary opera. Nina has collaborated with leading conductors and stage directors and is equally at home on the concert platform. Prizewinner of the Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (2023), she graduated summa cum laude from the Dutch National Opera Academy and the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague.
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Hawijch Elders
'Hawijch Elders seems to effortlessly join our violin virtuosos Janine Jansen, Liza Ferschtman, and Simone Lamsma.'
Hawijch Elders (1998) is a Dutch violinist regarded as one of the leading talents of her generation. In June 2025, she won First Prize at the Premio Internazionale Antonio Mormone, with the final taking place in Milan and performances at the Teatro alla Scala, where she appeared in Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 under Massimo Zanetti.
Since September 2022, she has been an Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, studying with Augustin Dumay. Coming October she will release her first official Debut CD with Decca Italy.
Highlights of the 2025/2026 season include debut performances with Phion, the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, and the FORM Orchestra, Cape Town Philharmonic as well as recital at Sommets Musicaux Gstaad. She has performed with orchestras including the Wiener KammerOrchester, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Belgian National Orchestra, and Nürnberger Symphoniker.
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Hawijch Elders violin
Sander Sittig piano
K. Szymanowski - Sonate pour violon et piano en ré mineur op. 9
Y. Chauris - « Bleu sur bleu » commande du festival
F. Poulenc - Sonate pour violon et piano, FP 119
C. Saint-Saëns / E. Ysaÿe - Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse, op. 52 pour violon et piano
Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this programme explores the atmosphere of the night as a space of magic, reflection and transformation.
Programme
Claude Debussy – Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
Antonio Vivaldi – La Notte for Flute and Strings
Franz Schubert – Nacht und Träume, D827
Felix Mendelssohn – Notturno from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (arr. for piano trio)
Arnold Schönberg – Verklärte Nacht
Inspired by Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, this programme explores deep emotions, inner conflict and unspoken longing. In an intense dialogue between violin, cello and piano, romantic lyricism meets darker, dramatic expression.
Programme
Mieczysław Weinberg – Nocturne
Robert Schumann – Fantaisie, Op. 131 for Violin and Piano
Franz Schubert – Fantasia in F minor for Piano Four Hands
Felix Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66
Inspired by Homer’s epic tale, Odyssee explores the timeless search for home through music, myth and storytelling. Musicians and audience travel together along a circular route through the centre of Middelburg, beginning and ending at the Zeeuwse Concertzaal.
With music by composers from across Europe, the programme reflects themes of wandering, longing, temptation, loss and return. Poetry, theatrical elements and literary quotations guide the journey, creating a rich and multidisciplinary musical experience.
Inspired by Homer’s epic tale, Odyssee explores the timeless search for home through music, myth and storytelling. Musicians and audience travel together along a circular route through the centre of Middelburg, beginning and ending at the Zeeuwse Concertzaal.
With music by composers from across Europe, the programme reflects themes of wandering, longing, temptation, loss and return. Poetry, theatrical elements and literary quotations guide the journey, creating a rich and multidisciplinary musical experience.
Inspired by Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, this programme explores deep emotions, inner conflict and unspoken longing. In an intense dialogue between violin, cello and piano, romantic lyricism meets darker, dramatic expression.
Programme
Mieczysław Weinberg – Nocturne
Robert Schumann – Fantaisie, Op. 131 for Violin and Piano
Franz Schubert – Fantasia in F minor for Piano Four Hands
Felix Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66
Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this programme explores the atmosphere of the night as a space of magic, reflection and transformation.
Programme
Claude Debussy – Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
Antonio Vivaldi – La Notte for Flute and Strings
Franz Schubert – Nacht und Träume, D827
Felix Mendelssohn – Notturno from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (arr. for piano trio)
Arnold Schönberg – Verklärte Nacht
Hawijch Elders violin
Sander Sittig piano
K. Szymanowski - Sonate pour violon et piano en ré mineur op. 9
Y. Chauris - « Bleu sur bleu » commande du festival
F. Poulenc - Sonate pour violon et piano, FP 119
C. Saint-Saëns / E. Ysaÿe - Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse, op. 52 pour violon et piano
Recordings
Alexander Warenberg
Alexander Warenberg (1998) is a Dutch cellist whose artistry is shaped by a rich musical heritage and international acclaim. Born in Voorburg into a family of professional musicians, Alexander quickly distinguished himself as one of the most promising cellists of his generation.
He studied with Monique Bartels at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and earned his Master’s degree in 2023 from the prestigious Kronberg Academy, where he worked under the guidance of Frans Helmerson. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft as Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium, studying with Gary Hoffman and Jeroen Reuling.
In September 2024, Alexander was awarded third prize at the 73rd ARD International Music Competition in Munich. His exceptional performance in the finals also earned him a special prize from the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.
A prize winner from an early age, Alexander received first prizes at numerous competitions including the Cello Biënnale Competition Amsterdam (alongside the public award), the Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition, the Dutch Britten Cello Competition, and the Prinses Christina Concours. In 2021, he was honored with both the Grachtenfestival Prize and the Elisabeth Everts Prize.
As a soloist and chamber musician, Alexander has performed with leading orchestras in the Netherlands and abroad. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Janine Jansen, András Schiff, Menahem Pressler, and Nobuko Imai. Festival appearances include the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Grachtenfestival Amsterdam, Festival Bad Ragaz, Cello Biënnale, Rolandseck Festival, CelloFest Finland, and the Verbier Festival Academy.
Alexander performs on a remarkable 1832 Alessandro D’Espine cello from Turin, once played by Paul Tortelier — generously on loan from a member of the Stretton Society.
Agenda
Mairead Hickey violin, David Moreau violin, Pierre Antoine Codron viola,
Alexander Warenberg cello, Luis Cabrera double bass, Jérémie Moreau piano
Lamentation – Pierre Thilloy
Penderecki – Duo concertante per violino e contrabasso
Beethoven String trio in C minor Op. 9 No. 3
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Schubert Trout Quintet
Mairead Hickey violin, David Moreau violin, Pierre Antoine Codron viola,
Alexander Warenberg cello, Luis Cabrera double bass, Jérémie Moreau piano, Chris Marwood cello,
Simon Aspell viola
Linda Buckley Seancheann for solo double bass and tape
Mozart Violin Sonata in F major KV 376
Rachmaninov Trio Élégiaque in G minor
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Strauss Metamorphosen for String Septet
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Prizewinners of the ARD International Music Competition present a chamber music programme as part of their 2026 tour across southern Germany.
Tour I brings together outstanding young musicians from recent competition editions, presenting a varied chamber music programme featuring works by both classical and underrepresented composers.
Elad Navon – clarinet
Liya Wang – piano
Samueol Park – baritone
Ionel Ungureanu – viola
Alexander Warenberg – cello
Tickets available at the venue box office.
Mairead Hickey violin, David Moreau violin, Pierre Antoine Codron viola,
Alexander Warenberg cello, Luis Cabrera double bass, Jérémie Moreau piano, Chris Marwood cello,
Simon Aspell viola
Linda Buckley Seancheann for solo double bass and tape
Mozart Violin Sonata in F major KV 376
Rachmaninov Trio Élégiaque in G minor
–
Strauss Metamorphosen for String Septet
Mairead Hickey violin, David Moreau violin, Pierre Antoine Codron viola,
Alexander Warenberg cello, Luis Cabrera double bass, Jérémie Moreau piano
Lamentation – Pierre Thilloy
Penderecki – Duo concertante per violino e contrabasso
Beethoven String trio in C minor Op. 9 No. 3
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Schubert Trout Quintet
Recordings
Hans Christian Aavik
'It’s always a pleasure to work with Hans Christian Aavik. He is an exceptional Estonian talent with a distinctive musical voice.
His artistry and depth set him apart as a truly unique violinist.'
'Young Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik – winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen Competition – is out to demonstrate his versatility and breadth of passion in his debut orchestral recording. In fact, he manages just that, bringing a similar sense of commitment, connection and insight to the wildly contrasting pair of pieces, as well as a microscopic level of detail and nuance that brings their storytelling vividly alive.'
Hans Christian Aavik is the 1st prize winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition and recipient of the Usedom Prize. Named “One to Watch” by Gramophone, he is praised for his “probing intellect and curiosity” combined with “an extroverted charisma” (Bachtrack).
Already well established as a soloist at home in Estonia,Hans Christian Aavik performed Bruch’s violin concerto with the Estonian Festival Orchestra and Paavo Järvi at the 2024 Pärnu Music Festival. In 2023/24 he also curated his own concert series with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, revolving around Mozart’s five violin concertos, and performed Beethoven’s violin concerto with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra under Olari Elts. Recent international engagements have included chamber music performances at the Wigmore Hall, Köln Deutschlandfunk Kammermusiksaal and Kölner Philarmonie.
Hans Christian Aavik returns to the Pärnu Music Festival in July 2025 as soloist in Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa and joins Paavo Järvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra for further celebrations of the composer’s 90th birthday this autumn, appearing as a soloist alongside Midori at the Vienna Konzerthaus, Zürich Tonhalle, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and New York Carnegie Hall.
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Celebrating 15 years together, the Joel Remmel Trio brings its distinctive sound to Jazzkaar 2026. Pianist Joel Remmel, bassist Heikko Remmel and drummer Ramuel Tafenau are leading figures in Estonian jazz, known for music that blends Scandinavian aesthetics with expressive improvisation.
For this special anniversary concert, the trio is joined by acclaimed violinist Hans Christian Aavik and vibraphonist Aleksandra Kremenetski, the trio’s original drummer, creating a unique collaboration for this festive performance.
Artists:
Joel Remmel – piano
Heikko Remmel – double bass
Ramuel Tafenau – drums
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Aleksandra Kremenetski – vibraphone
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2026 season with a guest concert at Viimsi Artium. Conducted by Risto Joost and featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik as soloist, the programme presents two major orchestral works from the late Romantic repertoire.
Programme:
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Richard Strauss – Alpine Symphony, Op. 64
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Risto Joost – conductor
Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2026 season with a concert at Vanemuise Concert Hall in Tartu. Conducted by Risto Joost and featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik as soloist, the programme presents major works from the late Romantic repertoire.
Programme:
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Richard Strauss – Alpine Symphony, Op. 64
Ardo Ran Varres – Tartu: Echoes of a Millennium (world premiere)
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Risto Joost – conductor
Vanemuise Symphony Orchestra
The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra concludes its 100th anniversary season with a special closing concert at the Riga Congress Centre. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik joins the orchestra as soloist under the direction of conductor Kristiina Poska.
The programme features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, one of the most celebrated works in the violin repertoire, alongside Pēteris Vasks’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful and expressive orchestral work by one of Latvia’s most prominent contemporary composers.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Kristiina Poska – conductor
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
As part of the Klangraum Klassik spring series, violinist Hans Christian Aavik returns to Cologne for an evening of chamber music dedicated to the string quintet repertoire. Together with an international ensemble of distinguished musicians, the programme explores two masterpieces of the Romantic era.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18
Johannes Brahms – String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Felicitas Schiffner – violin
Wassili Wohlgemuth – viola
Toby Cook – viola
Frederick Winterson – cello
At Sõru Jazz, Aavik Duo presents a fresh and playful approach to classical music, bridging the worlds of classical tradition and jazz-inspired expression. The violin and piano duo, featuring Hans Christian Aavik and Karolina Aavik, is known for imaginative interpretations, refined musicianship, and an engaging on-stage rapport.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
At the Haapsalu White Nights Festival, an exceptional ensemble curated and led by violinist Hans Christian Aavik presents Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic string sextet Verklärte Nacht, alongside works by Dvořák and Cage.
The programme brings together leading Estonian string players in a rare chamber formation, offering a powerful and immersive interpretation of landmark repertoire for strings.
Programme:
Antonín Dvořák – Terzetto in C major, Op. 74
John Cage – 4'33"
Arnold Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Andres Kaljuste – viola
Liisa Randalu – viola
Johannes Välja – cello
Theodor Sink – cello
Carte Blanche #3 brings Aavik Duo to the historic St. Lawrence’s Church in Kuressaare, offering a programme shaped entirely by artistic freedom and spontaneity. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik create a unique, unrepeatable concert experience, where the repertoire is chosen freely and often finalised close to the performance itself.
The series reflects the duo’s commitment to immediacy, authenticity, and musical dialogue, allowing each concert to emerge organically from the moment. The church’s spacious acoustics and serene atmosphere enhance the intimacy and depth of the performance, giving each sound a natural resonance.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
Carte Blanche #3 continues as a recurring tradition at Viimsi Artium’s Chamber Hall, where Aavik Duo returns for another fully curated and spontaneous concert experience. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik shape their programme in real time, embracing artistic freedom and immediacy.
The Carte Blanche concept is built on trust in the moment: while the musical ideas are carefully considered, the final interpretation is open, flexible, and responsive to the space and audience. The intimate hall and excellent acoustics support a close connection between performers and listeners, making each concert unique.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
A special concert celebrating the 91st birthday of Arvo Pärt, featuring Aavik Duo in a programme dedicated to contemplation, clarity, and musical depth.
The evening brings together works by Arvo Pärt, Bach, Hugo Eller, and Schubert, highlighting connections between minimalism, Romanticism, and Nordic lyrical tradition. The duo is known for its refined interpretation, expressive sensitivity, and strong artistic identity shaped through long-standing collaboration.
Programme:
Arvo Pärt – Fratres
J. S. Bach / R. Lutz – Chaconne
Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel
Hugo Eller – Männid
Franz Schubert – Fantasy in C major, D. 934
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
The autumn season opens at Lüdig Hall with a performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TKO).
Aavik, one of Estonia’s leading violinists of his generation, performs on a historic Maggini violin (c. 1610), bringing stylistic clarity and expressive depth to one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire. The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1993, is known for its stylistically refined interpretations and internationally recognised artistic collaborations.
Programme:
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TKO)
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music evening dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, with a shared focus on Franz Schubert’s music.
The programme contrasts Maurice Ravel’s vibrant and rhythmically intricate Piano Trio in A minor with Schubert’s expansive Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, a cornerstone of the Romantic chamber music repertoire.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians present an evening of chamber music dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, with a strong focus on Franz Schubert’s music.
The programme pairs Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of rhythmic complexity and rich colour, with Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most expansive and emotionally profound works in the chamber music repertoire.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music programme centred on the piano trio repertoire, combining lyrical Romanticism with early 20th-century modernism.
The programme features Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of rich colour and rhythmic complexity, paired with Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most monumental works in the chamber music canon.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music programme dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, uniting French Impressionism and Viennese Romanticism.
The concert features Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of vivid colour and rhythmic complexity, alongside Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most expansive and emotionally profound works in the chamber music literature.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
As part of Festival TubIN, violinist Hans Christian Aavik joins conductor Mihhail Gerts and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) in a programme dedicated to Eduard Tubin’s orchestral and concerto works.
The concert highlights Tubin’s distinctive synthesis of Estonian folk influence and symphonic tradition, featuring the luminous Symphoniette on Estonian Motifs, the dramatic Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, and the deeply personal Symphony No. 5 in B minor.
Programme:
Eduard Tubin – Symphoniette on Estonian Motifs
Eduard Tubin – Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor
Eduard Tubin – Symphony No. 5 in B minor
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Mihhail Gerts – conductor
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO)
“Üle helide” is Aavik Duo’s most ambitious concert to date in Estonia, presenting a large-scale musical journey where classical chamber music, jazz, and folk meet as a unified artistic language rather than separate genres.
Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik expand their expressive range in a programme that moves beyond traditional forms, embracing spontaneity, stylistic crossings, and a strong narrative arc. Special guests further enrich the sonic palette of the evening.
Aavik Duo is recognised as one of the most distinctive ensembles of its generation, combining refined craftsmanship with imaginative and free interpretation.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
Violinist Hans Christian Aavik appears as soloist with the Uppsala Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Jascha van der Goltz in a programme of Classical and Romantic repertoire.
The concert features Otto Nicolai’s overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, and Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98, combining lyrical virtuosity with large-scale symphonic architecture.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Jascha van der Goltz – conductor
Uppsala Chamber Orchestra
Cellist Petar Pejčić makes his debut at the Alte Oper Frankfurt in a chamber music programme alongside violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik. The trio presents an elegant and poetic selection of works from the Romantic and early modern repertoire.
The programme highlights lyrical dialogue and chamber music intimacy, culminating in Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120, one of the most refined works in the French chamber tradition.
Programme:
Antonín Dvořák – Waldesruhe, Op. 68 No. 5
Frédéric Chopin – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
Gabriel Fauré – Papillon, Op. 77
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
– cello
Keelpillifookus returns with a chamber music programme curated and led by violinist Hans Christian Aavik, bringing together leading Estonian musicians and artists from the Kronberg Academy. The concert explores a diverse and technically demanding repertoire, performed by a specially assembled ensemble.
The programme includes works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Ravel, and Mustonen, culminating in Maurice Ravel’s La Valse, a vivid orchestral transcription for strings and piano that blends elegance with rhythmic intensity.
Programme:
G. P. Telemann – Concerto for Four Violins No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:201
Ernő Dohnányi – Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Maurice Ravel – La Valse
Olli Mustonen – Nonet No. 2
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin (artistic director)
Julian Rhee – violin
Ruslan Talas – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Liisa Randalu – viola
Sào Soulez Larivière – viola
Bryan Cheng – cello
Marcel Johannes Kits – cello
Regina Udod – double bass
Karolina Aavik – piano
Keelpillifookus returns in Tartu as part of a two-part chamber music series curated by violinist Hans Christian Aavik, bringing together leading Estonian musicians and artists from the Kronberg Academy. The programme features a large, specially assembled ensemble performing rarely heard and technically demanding repertoire.
The concert includes works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Ravel, and Mustonen, culminating in Maurice Ravel’s La Valse, alongside Olli Mustonen’s Nonet No. 2, combining classical forms with vivid modern expression.
Programme:
G. P. Telemann – Concerto for Four Violins No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:201
Ernő Dohnányi – Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Maurice Ravel – La Valse
Olli Mustonen – Nonet No. 2
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin (artistic director)
Julian Rhee – violin
Ruslan Talas – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Liisa Randalu – viola
Sào Soulez Larivière – viola
Bryan Cheng – cello
Marcel Johannes Kits – cello
Regina Udod – double bass
Karolina Aavik – piano
Hans Christian Aavik leads the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra in a Baroque programme combining vivid programme music, contrapuntal mastery, and orchestral colour. The centrepiece is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire, framed by Corelli, Biber, and Bach.
Programme:
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber – Battalia à 10
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 4
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, Op. 8 Nos. 1–4
Johann Sebastian Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin & direction
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
Hans Christian Aavik leads the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra in a Baroque programme combining vivid programme music, contrapuntal mastery, and orchestral colour. The centrepiece is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire, framed by Corelli, Biber, and Bach.
Programme:
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber – Battalia à 10
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 4
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, Op. 8 Nos. 1–4
Johann Sebastian Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin & direction
Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
Keelpillifookus returns in Tartu as part of a two-part chamber music series curated by violinist Hans Christian Aavik, bringing together leading Estonian musicians and artists from the Kronberg Academy. The programme features a large, specially assembled ensemble performing rarely heard and technically demanding repertoire.
The concert includes works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Ravel, and Mustonen, culminating in Maurice Ravel’s La Valse, alongside Olli Mustonen’s Nonet No. 2, combining classical forms with vivid modern expression.
Programme:
G. P. Telemann – Concerto for Four Violins No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:201
Ernő Dohnányi – Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Maurice Ravel – La Valse
Olli Mustonen – Nonet No. 2
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin (artistic director)
Julian Rhee – violin
Ruslan Talas – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Liisa Randalu – viola
Sào Soulez Larivière – viola
Bryan Cheng – cello
Marcel Johannes Kits – cello
Regina Udod – double bass
Karolina Aavik – piano
Keelpillifookus returns with a chamber music programme curated and led by violinist Hans Christian Aavik, bringing together leading Estonian musicians and artists from the Kronberg Academy. The concert explores a diverse and technically demanding repertoire, performed by a specially assembled ensemble.
The programme includes works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Ravel, and Mustonen, culminating in Maurice Ravel’s La Valse, a vivid orchestral transcription for strings and piano that blends elegance with rhythmic intensity.
Programme:
G. P. Telemann – Concerto for Four Violins No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:201
Ernő Dohnányi – Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Maurice Ravel – La Valse
Olli Mustonen – Nonet No. 2
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin (artistic director)
Julian Rhee – violin
Ruslan Talas – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Liisa Randalu – viola
Sào Soulez Larivière – viola
Bryan Cheng – cello
Marcel Johannes Kits – cello
Regina Udod – double bass
Karolina Aavik – piano
Cellist Petar Pejčić makes his debut at the Alte Oper Frankfurt in a chamber music programme alongside violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik. The trio presents an elegant and poetic selection of works from the Romantic and early modern repertoire.
The programme highlights lyrical dialogue and chamber music intimacy, culminating in Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120, one of the most refined works in the French chamber tradition.
Programme:
Antonín Dvořák – Waldesruhe, Op. 68 No. 5
Frédéric Chopin – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
Gabriel Fauré – Papillon, Op. 77
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
– cello
Violinist Hans Christian Aavik appears as soloist with the Uppsala Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Jascha van der Goltz in a programme of Classical and Romantic repertoire.
The concert features Otto Nicolai’s overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, and Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98, combining lyrical virtuosity with large-scale symphonic architecture.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Jascha van der Goltz – conductor
Uppsala Chamber Orchestra
“Üle helide” is Aavik Duo’s most ambitious concert to date in Estonia, presenting a large-scale musical journey where classical chamber music, jazz, and folk meet as a unified artistic language rather than separate genres.
Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik expand their expressive range in a programme that moves beyond traditional forms, embracing spontaneity, stylistic crossings, and a strong narrative arc. Special guests further enrich the sonic palette of the evening.
Aavik Duo is recognised as one of the most distinctive ensembles of its generation, combining refined craftsmanship with imaginative and free interpretation.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
As part of Festival TubIN, violinist Hans Christian Aavik joins conductor Mihhail Gerts and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) in a programme dedicated to Eduard Tubin’s orchestral and concerto works.
The concert highlights Tubin’s distinctive synthesis of Estonian folk influence and symphonic tradition, featuring the luminous Symphoniette on Estonian Motifs, the dramatic Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, and the deeply personal Symphony No. 5 in B minor.
Programme:
Eduard Tubin – Symphoniette on Estonian Motifs
Eduard Tubin – Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor
Eduard Tubin – Symphony No. 5 in B minor
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Mihhail Gerts – conductor
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO)
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music programme dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, uniting French Impressionism and Viennese Romanticism.
The concert features Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of vivid colour and rhythmic complexity, alongside Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most expansive and emotionally profound works in the chamber music literature.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music programme centred on the piano trio repertoire, combining lyrical Romanticism with early 20th-century modernism.
The programme features Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of rich colour and rhythmic complexity, paired with Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most monumental works in the chamber music canon.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians present an evening of chamber music dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, with a strong focus on Franz Schubert’s music.
The programme pairs Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, a work of rhythmic complexity and rich colour, with Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, one of the most expansive and emotionally profound works in the chamber music repertoire.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
Three leading Estonian musicians come together for a chamber music evening dedicated to the piano trio repertoire, with a shared focus on Franz Schubert’s music.
The programme contrasts Maurice Ravel’s vibrant and rhythmically intricate Piano Trio in A minor with Schubert’s expansive Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929, a cornerstone of the Romantic chamber music repertoire.
Programme:
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M.67
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Indrek Leivategija – cello
Maksim Štšura – piano
The autumn season opens at Lüdig Hall with a performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TKO).
Aavik, one of Estonia’s leading violinists of his generation, performs on a historic Maggini violin (c. 1610), bringing stylistic clarity and expressive depth to one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire. The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1993, is known for its stylistically refined interpretations and internationally recognised artistic collaborations.
Programme:
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TKO)
A special concert celebrating the 91st birthday of Arvo Pärt, featuring Aavik Duo in a programme dedicated to contemplation, clarity, and musical depth.
The evening brings together works by Arvo Pärt, Bach, Hugo Eller, and Schubert, highlighting connections between minimalism, Romanticism, and Nordic lyrical tradition. The duo is known for its refined interpretation, expressive sensitivity, and strong artistic identity shaped through long-standing collaboration.
Programme:
Arvo Pärt – Fratres
J. S. Bach / R. Lutz – Chaconne
Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel
Hugo Eller – Männid
Franz Schubert – Fantasy in C major, D. 934
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
Carte Blanche #3 continues as a recurring tradition at Viimsi Artium’s Chamber Hall, where Aavik Duo returns for another fully curated and spontaneous concert experience. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik shape their programme in real time, embracing artistic freedom and immediacy.
The Carte Blanche concept is built on trust in the moment: while the musical ideas are carefully considered, the final interpretation is open, flexible, and responsive to the space and audience. The intimate hall and excellent acoustics support a close connection between performers and listeners, making each concert unique.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
Carte Blanche #3 brings Aavik Duo to the historic St. Lawrence’s Church in Kuressaare, offering a programme shaped entirely by artistic freedom and spontaneity. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik and pianist Karolina Aavik create a unique, unrepeatable concert experience, where the repertoire is chosen freely and often finalised close to the performance itself.
The series reflects the duo’s commitment to immediacy, authenticity, and musical dialogue, allowing each concert to emerge organically from the moment. The church’s spacious acoustics and serene atmosphere enhance the intimacy and depth of the performance, giving each sound a natural resonance.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
At the Haapsalu White Nights Festival, an exceptional ensemble curated and led by violinist Hans Christian Aavik presents Arnold Schoenberg’s iconic string sextet Verklärte Nacht, alongside works by Dvořák and Cage.
The programme brings together leading Estonian string players in a rare chamber formation, offering a powerful and immersive interpretation of landmark repertoire for strings.
Programme:
Antonín Dvořák – Terzetto in C major, Op. 74
John Cage – 4'33"
Arnold Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Triinu Piirsalu – violin
Andres Kaljuste – viola
Liisa Randalu – viola
Johannes Välja – cello
Theodor Sink – cello
At Sõru Jazz, Aavik Duo presents a fresh and playful approach to classical music, bridging the worlds of classical tradition and jazz-inspired expression. The violin and piano duo, featuring Hans Christian Aavik and Karolina Aavik, is known for imaginative interpretations, refined musicianship, and an engaging on-stage rapport.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Karolina Aavik – piano
As part of the Klangraum Klassik spring series, violinist Hans Christian Aavik returns to Cologne for an evening of chamber music dedicated to the string quintet repertoire. Together with an international ensemble of distinguished musicians, the programme explores two masterpieces of the Romantic era.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18
Johannes Brahms – String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Felicitas Schiffner – violin
Wassili Wohlgemuth – viola
Toby Cook – viola
Frederick Winterson – cello
The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra concludes its 100th anniversary season with a special closing concert at the Riga Congress Centre. Violinist Hans Christian Aavik joins the orchestra as soloist under the direction of conductor Kristiina Poska.
The programme features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, one of the most celebrated works in the violin repertoire, alongside Pēteris Vasks’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful and expressive orchestral work by one of Latvia’s most prominent contemporary composers.
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Kristiina Poska – conductor
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2026 season with a concert at Vanemuise Concert Hall in Tartu. Conducted by Risto Joost and featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik as soloist, the programme presents major works from the late Romantic repertoire.
Programme:
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Richard Strauss – Alpine Symphony, Op. 64
Ardo Ran Varres – Tartu: Echoes of a Millennium (world premiere)
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Risto Joost – conductor
Vanemuise Symphony Orchestra
The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2026 season with a guest concert at Viimsi Artium. Conducted by Risto Joost and featuring violinist Hans Christian Aavik as soloist, the programme presents two major orchestral works from the late Romantic repertoire.
Programme:
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Richard Strauss – Alpine Symphony, Op. 64
Artists:
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Risto Joost – conductor
Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
Celebrating 15 years together, the Joel Remmel Trio brings its distinctive sound to Jazzkaar 2026. Pianist Joel Remmel, bassist Heikko Remmel and drummer Ramuel Tafenau are leading figures in Estonian jazz, known for music that blends Scandinavian aesthetics with expressive improvisation.
For this special anniversary concert, the trio is joined by acclaimed violinist Hans Christian Aavik and vibraphonist Aleksandra Kremenetski, the trio’s original drummer, creating a unique collaboration for this festive performance.
Artists:
Joel Remmel – piano
Heikko Remmel – double bass
Ramuel Tafenau – drums
Hans Christian Aavik – violin
Aleksandra Kremenetski – vibraphone
Recordings
Arjan Tien
Dutch conductor Arjan Tien is widely recognised as one of the most dynamic conductors of his generation. Praised for his fine sense of style, attention to detail, and contagious energy, he is equally respected in performing and academic circles.
In 2025, he was appointed Extraordinary Associate Professor at Stellenbosch University, reflecting his strong commitment to developing the next generation of conductors. He also teaches at the Conservatories of Amsterdam and Maastricht and serves as Artistic Supervisor of the South African Conductor’s Competition.
Arjan is a regular guest with leading orchestras worldwide and has held prominent chief conductor and artistic director positions in the Netherlands and abroad.
Agenda
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest presents Felix Mendelssohn’s complete incidental music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, inspired by the famous comedy by William Shakespeare. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the performance combines orchestra, soloists, narration, and women’s choir to bring the magical world of Shakespeare’s story to life.
The concert takes place on one of the longest evenings of the year in the atmospheric setting of Hortus Nijmegen. Narrator Ab Nieuwdorp guides the audience through the story, while the women’s choir of Koor Mnemosyne contributes to the lyrical and dreamlike soundscape of Mendelssohn’s music.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (complete incidental music)
Artists:
Arjan Tien – conductor
Ab Nieuwdorp – narrator
Koor Mnemosyne (women’s choir)
Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest presents Felix Mendelssohn’s complete incidental music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, inspired by the famous comedy by William Shakespeare. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the performance combines orchestra, soloists, narration, and women’s choir to bring the magical world of Shakespeare’s story to life.
The concert takes place on one of the longest evenings of the year in the atmospheric setting of Hortus Nijmegen. Narrator Ab Nieuwdorp guides the audience through the story, while the women’s choir of Koor Mnemosyne contributes to the lyrical and dreamlike soundscape of Mendelssohn’s music.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (complete incidental music)
Artists:
Arjan Tien – conductor
Ab Nieuwdorp – narrator
Koor Mnemosyne (women’s choir)
Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest performs the complete ballet The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. One of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, The Nutcracker tells the magical Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the enchanting Land of Sweets. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most famous melodies, this festive performance brings the full orchestral score of the ballet to the concert stage.
Programme:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker, complete ballet
Conductor:
Arjan Tien
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest performs the complete ballet The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. One of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, The Nutcracker tells the magical Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the enchanting Land of Sweets. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most famous melodies, this festive performance brings the full orchestral score of the ballet to the concert stage.
Programme:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker, complete ballet
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest performs the complete ballet The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. One of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, The Nutcracker tells the magical Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the enchanting Land of Sweets. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most famous melodies, this festive performance brings the full orchestral score of the ballet to the concert stage.
Programme:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker, complete ballet
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest performs the complete ballet The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. One of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, The Nutcracker tells the magical Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the enchanting Land of Sweets. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most famous melodies, this festive performance brings the full orchestral score of the ballet to the concert stage.
Programme:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker, complete ballet
Conductor:
Arjan Tien
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
Autunno Ensemble presents a concert as part of its 2026 Netherlands tour. The programme brings together works for clarinet and string orchestra alongside repertoire for string orchestra, highlighting composers from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Programme:
Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) – Concertante for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Elizabeth Maconchy (1907–1994) – Concertino No. 1 for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Ethel Smyth (1858–1944) – Suite in E Major for String Orchestra
Victor Herbert (1859–1924) – Serenade for Strings, Op. 12
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest presents Felix Mendelssohn’s complete incidental music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, inspired by the famous comedy by William Shakespeare. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the performance combines orchestra, soloists, narration, and women’s choir to bring the magical world of Shakespeare’s story to life.
The concert takes place on one of the longest evenings of the year in the atmospheric setting of Hortus Nijmegen. Narrator Ab Nieuwdorp guides the audience through the story, while the women’s choir of Koor Mnemosyne contributes to the lyrical and dreamlike soundscape of Mendelssohn’s music.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (complete incidental music)
Artists:
Arjan Tien – conductor
Ab Nieuwdorp – narrator
Koor Mnemosyne (women’s choir)
Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest
The Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest presents Felix Mendelssohn’s complete incidental music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, inspired by the famous comedy by William Shakespeare. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the performance combines orchestra, soloists, narration, and women’s choir to bring the magical world of Shakespeare’s story to life.
The concert takes place on one of the longest evenings of the year in the atmospheric setting of Hortus Nijmegen. Narrator Ab Nieuwdorp guides the audience through the story, while the women’s choir of Koor Mnemosyne contributes to the lyrical and dreamlike soundscape of Mendelssohn’s music.
Programme:
Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (complete incidental music)
Artists:
Arjan Tien – conductor
Ab Nieuwdorp – narrator
Koor Mnemosyne (women’s choir)
Nieuw Nijmeegs Kamerorkest
Recordings
Pallavi Mahidhara
Indian-American pianist Pallavi Mahidhara made her orchestral debut at the age of 10, performing at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. She is the Second Prize winner and Young Audience Award winner of the 69th Geneva International Piano Competition, and of the VI International Prokofiev Competition in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Pallavi is the Executive Producer, Writer, and Host of “The Conscious Artist®“, a podcast designed to promote Mental Health Awareness for performing artists. Aside from her private studio, she is regularly invited to give masterclasses and workshops at Universities and Summer Programs.
She has appeared in solo and orchestral concerts across five continents, and has performed at important festivals such as the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Marlboro Music and Verbier Festival. The Klavier-Festival Ruhr in Essen released a live performance recording of her recital from October 2021, available on Spotify.
Pallavi holds degrees from The Curtis Institute of Music and Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, and studied with Dimitri Bashkirov at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía. As the first female Indian pianist to attend these institutions and host a podcast on mental health in Western classical music, she fervently embraces her role as cultural ambassador, artist, and mentor. Pallavi is a Steinway Artist.
PALLAVI MAHIDHARA – PIANIST
Agenda
Rachel Kolly violin
Pallavi Mahidhara piano
CD release tour
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894) (1878)
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Piano
Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Pièce No. 2, Allegretto non troppo
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) (1855)
3 Romances for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Dora Pejačević (1885-1923)
Sonata in B flat minor for Violin and Piano « slavic »
Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
Soleils couchants
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Nocturne, Cortège
Rebecca Clarke (1867-1944) (1926)
Midsummer Moon
Rachel Kolly violin
Pallavi Mahidhara piano
CD release tour
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894) (1878)
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Piano
Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Pièce No. 2, Allegretto non troppo
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) (1855)
3 Romances for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Dora Pejačević (1885-1923)
Sonata in B flat minor for Violin and Piano « slavic »
Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
Soleils couchants
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Nocturne, Cortège
Rebecca Clarke (1867-1944) (1926)
Midsummer Moon
Chaired by
Concert Pianist, Educator, Podcast Host, Freelance
The Conscious Artist® Workshop: Redefining Resilience
A path to mental & physical wellbeing in the performing arts
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP | This workshop explores the critical and often overlooked topic of mental health awareness in the performing arts.
Chaired by
Concert Pianist, Educator, Podcast Host, Freelance
The Conscious Artist® Workshop: Redefining Resilience
A path to mental & physical wellbeing in the performing arts
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP | This workshop explores the critical and often overlooked topic of mental health awareness in the performing arts.
Rachel Kolly violin
Pallavi Mahidhara piano
CD release tour
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894) (1878)
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Piano
Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Pièce No. 2, Allegretto non troppo
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) (1855)
3 Romances for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Dora Pejačević (1885-1923)
Sonata in B flat minor for Violin and Piano « slavic »
Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
Soleils couchants
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Nocturne, Cortège
Rebecca Clarke (1867-1944) (1926)
Midsummer Moon
Rachel Kolly violin
Pallavi Mahidhara piano
CD release tour
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894) (1878)
Sonata in B minor for Violin and Piano
Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Pièce No. 2, Allegretto non troppo
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) (1855)
3 Romances for Violin and Piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Dora Pejačević (1885-1923)
Sonata in B flat minor for Violin and Piano « slavic »
Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
Soleils couchants
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Nocturne, Cortège
Rebecca Clarke (1867-1944) (1926)
Midsummer Moon
Recordings
Gile Bae
Gile Bae, born in 1994 in Rotterdam (Netherlands), made her debut as a five-year-old soloist in South Korea with Haydn's Piano Concerto in C major. At the age of six, she was admitted to the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, where she studied under the guidance of Marlies van Gent. She has performed with various orchestras in England, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Italy. She continued her studies at the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" under the direction of M. Franco Scala, graduating in 2017.
In 2000, Gile Bae won first prize at the Dutch International Steinway & Sons Piano Competition, the EPTA International Piano Competition in Belgium, and the Maria Campina International Piano Competition in Portugal. She also won first prizes at the Princess Christina Competition and the Young Musical Talent Foundation Competition in the Netherlands. At fifteen, she won first prize in the higher category of the International Steinway & Sons Piano Competition and represented the Netherlands at the International Steinway & Sons Festival, where she performed at the Laeiszhalle in Hamburg.
Gile Bae has performed for the Royal Family and gave a concert in 2013 at the Alma Mater Studiorum in Bologna for Aung San Suu Kyi during the awarding of an honorary doctorate. In 2014, she performed Haydn's Piano Concerto in D major under the direction of Vladimir Ashkenazy on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola. In 2015, she participated in the MITO Festival with a recital dedicated to Johannes Brahms and performed at various editions of the "La Milanesiana" festival organized by Elisabetta Sgarbi.
In 2017, Gile Bae recorded Bach's Goldberg Variations, which were re-released in 2019 by the Foné label after performances in several venues, including the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza. She gave a recital in the Sala Verdi of the Milan Conservatory for the presentation of the 2018 season of the Società dei Concerti, where she performed works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms.
In 2018, she was named a "Bösendorfer Artist" in Vienna. She performed Chopin's First Piano Concerto in a version for piano and string quintet, accompanied by the first chairs of the Teatro alla Scala, both in the Mediobanca hall in Milan and at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Malta, in the presence of the president of the republic.
At the invitation of Sir András Schiff, Gile Bae performed at the Ruhr Piano Festival and participated in the "Building Bridges" project during the 2020/2021 season in various European venues, including De Singel in Antwerp, the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, and the Konzerthaus in Berlin.
In 2021, she performed Saint-Saëns' Fifth Piano Concerto "Egyptian" during the opening of the Teatro Coccia in Novara with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra. In October 2022, she performed again with the RAI Orchestra under the direction of Fabio Luisi, playing Beethoven's First Piano Concerto in Ferrara. On December 31, 2022, she performed the same concerto at the Royal Opera House of Muscat (Oman), accompanied by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jan Latham-Koenig. In January 2024, she returned to Oman for a recital and masterclass.
In 2024, an audio https://websites.godaddy.com/agenda-gile-baeand video album was released on the Arcana label featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's piano concertos, in collaboration with the Archi di Santa Cecilia in Rome. In September 2024, another album will be released on the Universal label https://websites.godaddy.com/agenda-gile-baewith music by J.S. Bach and R. Schumann, produced by Michael Fine.
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Recordings
Aina Font
'Aina Font truly impressed with her nuanced and thoughtful interpretation (…) With her joy of playing and strong stage presence, she easily creates a direct connection with the audience.'
'Creative, fresh, and so authentic!'
William Coleman, jury member of the Tokyo Viola Competition, the Geneva Competition, and professor at the Mozarteum University Salzburg
Aina Font is a Valencian saxophonist based in Amsterdam and Berlin, known for her innovative approach to classical and contemporary music and her commitment to an inclusive musical practice. She is the 2025 portrait artist at Hellerau, selected by VAN MUSIC MAGAZINE, and has performed as a soloist in leading concert halls including Berlin Philharmonie.
Highlights of recent seasons include her solo debut at the Palau de la Música Catalana, an Artist in Residence position at the European Centre for the Arts HELLERAU, and ongoing residencies at Splendor Amsterdam and GAUDEAMUS. Alongside an active international performance career, she is also engaged in music education as a guest professor at renowned institutions worldwide.
Agenda
Recordings
Ivan Petrenko
Ivan Petrenko (2008) is a young Ukrainian pianist known for his brilliant artistry and
deep musical sensibility. He embarked on his piano journey at the age of 4.5 and
made his debut at 7.
At 11, Ivan became a student at the Kyiv State Music Lyceum under Tetiana
Abaieva and later joined the Davidsbündler Music Academy in The Hague, where
he studies with celebrated professors Tetiana Abaieva and Borys Fedorov. Since
2025 Ivan pursued his professional musical education at Codarts in Rotterdam
.under Nino Gvetadze
A laureate of a number of International competitions, Ivan triumphed with the
absolute first prize at the “Kharkiv Meets Zurich” competition and received a special
prize at the international Chopin Competition in Szafarnia, Poland. Most recently
Ivan has gotten the second prize at the Schumann piano competition in Düsseldorf.
During several seasons Ivan performed three times in Concertgebouw during
«Davidsbündler Feest» festival. He also performed chamber music in many side-
by-side projects with famous musicians, such as: Nicholas Schwartz, Anna
Fedorova, Benedict Kloeckner, Clémence de Forceville, Georgy Kovalev, Quirine
Viersen, and Tim Posner. Ivan has stunned audiences in solo recitals (Chopin
festival, Leiden and Young virtuosos cycle, Ljubljana). As a soloist with orchestra,
Ivan has performed with Britten Youth Orchestra, Amsterdam Mendelssohn
Chamber Orchestra, Kyiv Camerata Orchestra, and Heemsteeds Philharmonisch
Orkest). He also participated in the 2023 “RCO Young” project with concerts in the
Amsterdam Concertgebouw and Berlin's Konzerthaus. His musical rise continues
with a string of prizes, including the first price at “Merci, Maestro!” competition in
”.Belgium and the second prize at the Netherlands’ “Rijnmond muziekprijs 2023
From dazzling TV programme “Podium Klassik” to the Amsterdam Piano Duo
.Festival, Ivan’s artistry knows no bounds
Recordings
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