WKO x Herbert Schuch - (Almost) Only Beethoven

The pianist Herbert Schuch, closely associated with the WKO through numerous projects, is regarded as a master of artistic expression and presents "pure musicality in pianistic perfection" (Pedro Obiera, Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung). "Passion" and "Illusion" are two fundamental prerequisites for Risto Joost's direction in the creation of music-historical milestones. Initiated by the movements of Erkki-Sven Tüür, which excellently exploit the infinite textural potential of the string orchestra and place him among the most outstanding contemporary composers, the musical arc of the evening stretches to the groundbreaking "Eroica," the cornerstone of the great classical-romantic symphony, which Beethoven himself referred to as his most significant work. At the center is the maestro's third piano concerto, the first with symphonic characteristics that would help elevate the genre from the salon to the concert hall. The pianist Herbert Schuch, closely associated with the WKO through numerous projects, is regarded as a master of artistic expression and presents "pure musicality in pianistic perfection" (Pedro Obiera, Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung).