Martin Helmchen Plays Beethoven No 4

Martin Helmchen (Piano)

★★★★★ BBC Music Magazine

★★★★★ Bachtrack

“This was Beethoven playing of great individuality and distinction.” Chicago Classical Review

“Martin Helmchen – the kind of performer who lifts his audiences up to heaven just by penetrating inside his music with nimble fingers, questing intelligence and a beating heart.”The Times

• 1st Prize, 2001 Clara Haskil Competition at age 19
• Has performed with the world’s top orchestras and conductors including Berlin Philharmonic/Blomstedt, Vienna Philharmonic/Gergiev, London Philharmonic/Jurowski, New York Philharmonic & Boston Symphony/von Dohnányi

Christoph Poppen (Principal Guest Conductor)

• Principal Conductor, Cologne Chamber Orchestra
• Artistic Director, Marvão International Music Festival, Portugal
• Music Director, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie (2007-2011)
• Artistic Director, Munich Chamber Orchestra (1995-2006)