Pianist

Among the great pianists of our time, Christian Zacharias is considered the one who most naturally combines intellectual insight with an unpretentious narrative tone. His sophisticated Blaibach program—following masterpieces by Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert—builds a bridge from the Baroque to the compelling originality of the French master composer Francis Poulenc.

Piano recital Christian Zacharias

Blaibach Concert Hall

Beethoven's piano concertos and symphonies belong to the core of orchestral repertoire but it's some time since we've heard his 2nd piano concerto, in which echoes of Mozart can be heard. Schubert composed his first six symphonies before his 20th birthday, although during his lifetime they were only performed in private circles. His 2nd symphony was probably performed for the first time in 1877. While Brahms found them interesting Dvořák was very taken with their melodies, harmonic progressions and the exquisite detail in Schubert's orchestration.

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3rd Sunday & Monday Symphonic Concerts

Alte Oper

This programme explores some of the great works by Mozart & Haydn. ‘Sturm und Drang’ or ‘Storm and Stress’ was a proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music in the mid to late 18th century.

On Tour - Konzert Theater Coesfeld with Christian Zacharias

Konzert Theater Coesfeld 

This programme explores some of the great works by Mozart & Haydn. ‘Sturm und Drang’ or ‘Storm and Stress’ was a proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music in the mid to late 18th century.It saw composers expressing the extremes of emotion within their compositions. Much like other artists of the period, both Mozart & Haydn wrote works that feel within this movements aesthetics.

On Tour - Congress Messe Innsbruck with Christian Zacharias

Congress Messe Innsbruck

Join us for this wonderful programme, exploring some of the great works by Mozart & Haydn. ‘Sturm und Drang’ or ‘Storm and Stress’ was a proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music in the mid to late 18th century.It saw composers expressing the extremes of emotion within their compositions. Much like other artists of the period, both Mozart & Haydn wrote works that feel within this movements aesthetics.

Mozart & Haydn: Sturm und Drang at Cadogan Hall

Cadogan Hall 

Sturm und Drang (Storm and Stress) was a proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music in the mid to late 18th century. It saw composers expressing the extremes of emotion within their compositions. Much like other artists of the period, both Mozart and Haydn wrote works that feel within this movement’s aesthetics.

Sturm und Drang: Mozart & Haydn

Baroque gems and French esprit as Christian Zacharias presents a solo programme for piano. The music of Haydn and Schubert contain playfulness, depth and lyrical beauty.

Pianist

Christian Zacharias

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 25, 2026

Piano magic with Christian Zacharias · Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jun 24, 2026

Piano recital Christian Zacharias · Konzerthaus Blaibach

16 - 17 Nov, 2025

3rd Sunday & Monday Symphonic Concerts · Oper Frankfurt

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 2 by Beethoven

Oper Frankfurt

Piano in Chamber Symphony No. 2 by Schönberg

Oper Frankfurt

Piano in Moments Musicaux by Schubert

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Symphony No. 2 by Schubert

Oper Frankfurt

Piano in Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Keyboard Sonata in C major by Haydn

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Keyboard Sonata in G major by Haydn

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Mouvements perpétuels by Poulenc

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Pièces de clavecin by Couperin

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Mélancolie by Poulenc

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Piano in Sonata No. 52 G major Hob XVI:39 by Haydn

Konzerthaus Blaibach

Piano in Sonata No. 58 C major Hob XVI:48 by Haydn

Konzerthaus Blaibach

Piano in 2 Improvisations by Poulenc

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

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