Altstaedt. Levit. Festivalcampus
Large Cabinet of Curiosities

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


Giacinto Scelsi
Chukrum IV for string orchestra (1963)
Hans Werner Henze
New folk songs and pastoral songs for bassoon, guitar and string trio
Joseph Haydn
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major Hob. VIIb:1
Giacinto Scelsi
Chukrum III for string orchestra (1963)
Sándor Veress
Transylvanian dances
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, KV 414
Franz Schubert
Quartet Movement C minor D 703
Giacinto Scelsi
Chukrum I for string orchestra (1963)
Arvo Pärt
Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten (1977)
Olli Mustonen
Nonetto II


Nachhause gehen mit Igor Levit.
16. 8. 2023   Podcast

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

To the festival concerts with Igor Levit

Nachhause gehen... with Nicolas Altstaedt
9. 3. 2026   Podcast

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.

To the festival concerts with Nicolas Altstaedt

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