Vita
Pianistic Training:
Bernhard Roderburg, Robert-Schumann-Conservatory, Düsseldorf
Rudolf Buchbinder, “Musik-Akademie Basel”
Artistic exchange and friendship with Igor Shukow, Moscow
Concerts
in all renowned German cities, in Switzerland, in Austria,
Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Russia, Hong Kong
Performances at the “Ruhrfestspiele” Recklinghausen, at the Summer Academy Adeje (Tenerife), at the Vendsyssel Festival in Denmark
Repertoire
Works ranging from the 17th century, Classicism and Romanticism via Impressionism to Modernism
traditional classical piano music
rarely played compositions by e.g. Carvalho, Feldman, Gulda, Moór, Siloti, Ustvolskaya
Radio and TV Recordings
in Germany, Spain, Hong Kong
Numerous CD – and Video Productions
including:
“Franz Liszt Late Piano Pieces” which has been called “ideal” by the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk
His CD of the piano sonatas of Galina Ustvolskaya was highly approved of by the composer herself, who confirmed his “exact and deeply-felt interpretation”.
The magazine “PianoNEWS” praised his CD “El Piano Espanol” as a “successful venture of a live recording”
Leading politicians have expressed their appreciation of his CD and concert project “View on Europe – ein musikalischer Streifzug durch Europa” (e.g. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Wolfgang Schäuble, Ursula von der Leyen, Monika Grütters, Ina Brandes).
Additional Activities
Appearance in the film “Piano Encounters – Begegnungen am Klavier” by Enrique Sanchez Lansch in the context of the “Klavierfestival Ruhr”
Pianistic Consulting for the edition of the sheet music “Mussorgsky Bilder einer Ausstellung” by Bärenreiter, edited by Dr. Christoph Flamm
Juror in Competitions
Leading of piano courses in Germany, Switzerland, and Spain
Customized piano courses for children, teenagers, and adults
Preparation for participation in competitions and entrance examinations
Study-related instruction