Farewell to the Berlin Philharmonic

by | Oct 31, 2023

On September 1st, 2023, I ended my official duties with the Berlin Philharmonic. I have had the honor of being a member of this great artistic community since 1984. My audition in January 1984 was the last one at which Herbert von Karajan was personally present. I was...

Kalevi Aho: Solo XVII for Clavichord

by | Nov 19, 2020

  At my request, Kalevi Aho composed an approx. 9 minute work “Solo XVII” for clavichord as part of his series of solo works for various instruments. The world premier took place on October 9th 2021 in the famous Leucorea University in Lutherstadt...