Tabea Zimmermann & Javier Perianes
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 20:00, featuring renowned violist Tabea Zimmermann and acclaimed pianist Javier Perianes. Tabea Zimmermann, once the youngest professor in Germany, has dedicated her career to training a new generation of violists. She has recorded nearly the entire viola repertoire and has had works dedicated to her by composers such as György Ligeti and Wolfgang Rihm. As the chair of the Hindemith Foundation and the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, she actively supports emerging artists, particularly in contemporary music. Her recent accolades include being honored with the highest distinction from the German Music Council in October 2023, recognizing her relentless commitment to the music community.
Javier Perianes has established an impressive international career, performing in prestigious concert halls worldwide alongside renowned conductors like Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel. His performances are scheduled in prominent venues such as Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw, with collaborative projects with Tabea Zimmermann planned for the upcoming seasons. A documentary showcasing his artistry will air on ARTE in April 2025, where he will present the music of Isaac Albéniz and Domenico Scarlatti.
The evening's program will feature:
- Clara Schumann: Three Romances, Op. 22
- Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet or Viola and Piano No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2
- Benjamin Britten: Lachrymae, Op. 48
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola and Piano in C Major, Op. 147