Performer: Lukas Sternath

Igor Levit champions his young mentee Lukas Sternath in a joint Wigmore Hall recital culminating in Shostakovich's own transcription of his Tenth Symphony. 

The young Austrian pianist reunites with Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for a tour this November. He talks about taking inspiration from improvisation, and being an “accidental” artist...

Mit dem Beginn der neuen Saison, stellt Elisabeth Schwarz zehn junge Künstler*innen vor, die in dieser Spielzeit (und darüber hinaus) für frischen Wind sorgen werden.

The BBC’s prestigious young artist development scheme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, welcomes six new entrants for 2025–27.