The first ever all-Medtner concert in my university is over, comprising the G minor Sonata, Op. 22, Sonata-Reminiscenza and Sonata tragica from Opp. 38 and 39, Sonata romantica, Op. 53 No. 1, as well as some skazki and Goethe songs. It’s been such an amazing evening! Thank you so much, Magdalena Müllerperth, Georgy Tchaidze, Evgeny Nikiforov, Emma Moore, SooJin Anjou, and Severin von Eckardstein for your beautiful performances. I’ll preserve the dearest memories of your playing.
Events
Theremin and Piano Recital
My eight-year-old piece Nachtgirlande, now live recorded in a version for theremin and piano, with fabulous Carolina Eyck appearing as a soloist. Enjoy this trophy of the first-ever theremin recital in Berlin two days ago, with compositions and performances by Carolina, Christopher, and myself.
Forthcoming Events in June
That’ll be a multifaceted weekend. Glad to announce a triptych of events, along with cordial invitations!
(1) Friday, 12 June, 8 pm: A performance of my animalistic flute-and-viola duo-cycle Zoologischer Garten, played by Christina Anders & Anne Uerlichs @ Schwartzsche Villa Steglitz.
(2) Saturday, 13 June, 4 pm: Sacred music by Lassus and Rheinberger, performed in a concert of Kammerchor der UdK Berlin @ Zisterzienserkloster Lehnin.
(3) Saturday, 13 June, 10 pm: My first appearance in a Berlin-based poetry slam @ Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften, TU Berlin, Volkswagen Library.
Application Procedure & Composer Slam
This morning: My first application for a professoral position at UdK Berlin, Faculty of Music. Audition could have went worse, even if I’m not overconfident. — Tonight: My first premiere on an electronic piano. Looking forward to introducing a new piece in the Composer Slam at Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling.