Duo Recital by Maximilian Hornung & Alexander Krichel

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Two German artists leading the great wave of young talents in the music scene today – cellist Maximilian Hornung and pianist Alexander Krichel – come together in this duo recital, presenting some of the most magnificent and timeless works of chamber music by Beethoven and Brahms, while also individually showcasing their mesmerising interpretations of solo works by Mussorgsky and Dieter Ammann, promising an unparalleled spectacle of exquisite music-making!

Cello: Maximilian Hornung
Piano: Alexander Krichel

 

Programme

Mussorgsky
Pictures at an Exhibition *

Beethoven
Sonata for Piano & Cello No 3 in A, Op 69

Dieter Ammann
Piece for Cello “Imagination Against Numbers” (1994/1998)

Brahms
Sonata for Piano & Cello No 2 in F, Op 99

 

*Replacing Rachmaninov’s Études-Tableaux, Op 39

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

One of Hong Kong’s flagship orchestras, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has brought music closer to the community, and achieved significant local and international recognition for its passionate performances and innovative programming. Since 1999, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has collaborated with an illustrious array of international musicians and groups, including in recent years Ilya Gringolts, Martin Helmchen, Sergei Nakariakov, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Krzysztof Penderecki, Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.

The orchestra is a regular guest at international arts festivals and has toured 41 cities around the world. As an avid believer of keeping music alive and contemporary, Hong Kong Sinfonietta commissions and performs new works every year and ventures into new initiatives, recently receiving wide acclaim for its Back On Stage concert film series, as well as the Tiny Galaxy Concerts online series featuring performances recorded at a fascinating hostel in Hong Kong. In 2021, the orchestra co-curated the “Life is Art” film festival with MOViE MOViE, while continuing to break down barriers between music and audience with free chamber concerts held regularly at Hong Kong City Hall.