Augustin Dumay
Following his long-term collaboration as Music Director since 2011, Augustin Dumay has been appointed Honorary Conductor of the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra in Osaka, Japan, effective 2025.
Stella Chen has been appointed to the College Division string faculty at Juilliard this fall. She joins a distinguished team of artists, bringing her passion for teaching and mentorship to the next generation of musicians.
Alexander Schimpf
On November 3, 2025, pianists Alexander Schimpf and Shan-Chi Hsu will join forces for a collaborative recital at the Studio for Contemporary Music, Kammermusiksaal Residenzplatz, Würzburg, Germany. The program features works for piano and piano duet by Pierre Boulez alongside compositions by other contemporary masters. The concert promises intricate textures, engaging dialogues between the two pianists, and a distinctive exploration of modern repertoire.
Jean-Frédéric Neuburger
New album release: Ligeti’s Violin and Piano Concertos
Jean-Frédéric Neuburger is featured with violinist Isabelle Faust and Les Siècles under François-Xavier Roth on a newly released recording of Ligeti’s Violin and Piano Concertos.
Salome Jordania
Salome Jordania performed her debut recital at the Berlin Philharmonie in March 2023, featuring works by Liszt and Brahms with encores of Chopin and Schubert waltzes.
Hélène Mercier
Hélène Mercier joined a remarkable celebration of International Jazz Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi, a UNESCO Creative City of Music. Performing alongside an extraordinary international lineup of musicians, Mercier captivated audiences with her artistry, bringing her signature sensitivity and depth to the stage. This event highlighted the global power of music to connect cultures and inspire audiences worldwide.
Hélène Mercier
Pianist Hélène Mercier performed with violinist Vladimir Spivakov in a program featuring Bach’s Violin Sonata, Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 3, Arvo Pärt’s Spiegel im Spiegel, and Franck’s Violin Sonata
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Alexander Schimpf
Rachmaninoff International Orchestra
On October 30 and 31 2023 at the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle, Switzerland, Kent Nagano conducted the inauguration concerts of the Rachmaninoff International Orchestra, with founder Mikhail Pletnev on piano.
Read about the concerts in ClassicAgenda.
David Fray