Altstaedt. Levit. Festivalcampus

Nicolas Altstaedt is not only one of the most fascinating cellists of our time, he is also a passionate collaborative artist. He is constantly searching for connections between voices and temperaments, bringing together musical traditions and works from all eras. Now the Heidelberg-born musician is working with the immensely talented young colleagues from the Festivalcampus: Together they are building a sonic cabinet of curiosities in which the archaic foundations of musical art - dance and cult - create sophisticated mirror effects. Stylized folklore meets concertante virtuosity, Giacinto Scelsi's rough sound explorations prepare the terrain for the brilliant Schubert reminiscences of Olli Mustonen's second nonet.
In the public rehearsal the day before, the audience will have the rare opportunity to witness the artistic creation process directly and to experience Altstaedt's inspiring dialog and creative exchange with the imaginative young musicians. To the Public Rehearsal
Concert with two intermissions
Nicolas Altstaedt
Violoncello
Igor Levit
Piano
Musicians of the Festivalcampus
Benjamin Günst
Violin
Chiara Sannicandro
Violin
Leanne McGowan
Violin
Ayla Şahin
Violin
Fanny Fheodoroff (Guest)
Violin
Francesco Mardegan (Guest)
Violin
Matteo Cimatti
Violin
Johannes Brzoska (Guest)
Violin
Anushka Cidlinsky
Viola
Miguel Erlich (Guest)
Viola
Karolina Errera
Viola
Joe Pritchard
Violoncello
James Morley
Violoncello
Hans Greve
Double Bass
Michaela Špačková
Bassoon
Jessica Kaiser (Guest)
Guitar
Chukrum IV for string orchestra (1963)
New folk songs and pastoral songs for bassoon, guitar and string trio
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major Hob. VIIb:1
Chukrum III for string orchestra (1963)
Transylvanian dances
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, KV 414
Quartet Movement C minor D 703
Chukrum I for string orchestra (1963)
Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten (1977)
Nonetto II

Pianist Igor Levit reveals what moves him after his festival performance: about everyday life as a concert pianist, letting go on stage and evenings that end best when you're not alone.
First broadcast: March 19, 2023

On concert days, Nicolas Altstaedt opts for a digital detox: no screens or news, just good literature and sunlight. The cellist knows that this is the only way he can perform at his best in the evening. In this podcast episode, he talks about the special tingling sensation before premieres - and why it brings people together.
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