Experience the eclectic musical adventures of renowned violinist Daniel Hope as he takes the stage in a series of captivating performances. From the spirited dances of Handel and Piazzolla to the orchestral landscapes of America, and a deep dive into Mozart's genius, these events promise to enthrall audiences with their diverse genres and artistic excellence. Join Hope and his collaborators at prestigious venues for an unforgettable celebration of classical and contemporary masterpieces.

Exploring Musical Mastery: The Dynamic Journeys of Daniel Hope

Immerse yourself in the world of classical and orchestral mastery with Daniel Hope, an acclaimed violinist whose performances traverse genres, time periods, and continents. From the swirling dances of Handel and Mozart to the rich, vibrant sounds of American composers like Gershwin and Ellington, and a journey into the genius of Mozart's contemporaries, Hope's musical events are a testament to the beauty and diversity of the classical and orchestral traditions. Join us as we delve into these remarkable performances that captivate audiences with their breadth and depth.

A Musical Odyssey with Daniel Hope: From Mozart to American Jazz

What Daniel Hope begins becomes a success: from his beginnings as a highly talented pupil of Yehudi Menuhin to his time as primarius of the Beaux Arts Trio and his current, multi-faceted activities as author, presenter, soloist, festival and ensemble director. The charming violinist and emcee is an all too welcome guest on the Elbphilharmonie stage. In his wonderfully compiled programme »America«, Daniel Hope proves to be a knowledgeable travel guide through the land of unlimited musical possibilities – stops at Gershwin, Bernstein and Ellington as well as flying visits to Aaron Copland and Florence Price determine the route.

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Daniel Hope / Zurich Chamber Orchestra

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

»Dance!« – Dances by Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Piazzolla and others.

Daniel Hope

Elbeforum Brunsbüttel

Sala de Música y Congresos Lübeck

Zürich (CH): Ton Koopman - Zürcher Kammerorchester

A venerated 75-year-old music institution meets one of the most distinctive compositional voices in contemporary music when the Zurich Chamber Orchestra visits with selections from Max Richter’s marvelous Recomposed project. Conducting from the violin, Daniel Hope leads the orchestra in Richter’s cleverly reimagined versions of Vivaldi’s timeless The Four Seasons. Richter’s “intriguing and imaginative” (The Guardian) score de- and re-constructs Vivaldi with inspiration drawn from electronic and club music, minimalist concert music, and recording studio techniques, creating a musical universe both familiar and strikingly fresh that has been a huge hit with audiences. Complementing Richter’s Vivaldi odyssey, the accomplished Zurich players also perform two timeless works for string orchestra—Elgar’s exhilarating Introduction and Allegro and Mendelssohn’s lively D minor violin concerto.

Zurich Chamber Orchestra

University of California, Berkeley

Founded in 1945 by Edmond de Stoutz, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra cultivates a broad repertoire, ranging from baroque to classical and from romantic to contemporary music. Hope was appointed Music Director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, effective with the 2016-17 season, succeeding Sir Roger Norrington.

Hope has enjoyed a thriving international solo career for more than 30 years. Celebrated for his musical versatility and dedication to humanitarian causes, he has been recognized with a string of honors including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the 2015 European Culture Prize for Music. An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist since 2007, he has an award-winning discography and is also a popular radio and television host who recently anchored the TV and streaming series Hope@Home. In 2019 he completed his 16th and final season as Associate Artistic Director of Georgia’s Savannah Music Festival as well as becoming Artistic Director of Dresden’s Frauenkirche Cathedral. Since 2020, following in the distinguished footsteps of Kurt Masur and Joseph Joachim, Hope started his tenure as President of the Beethoven-Haus Bonn.

Zurich Chamber Orchestra With Daniel Hope

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Prelude Dinners are back in 2023! Join us at the Michigan League for an opportunity to park early, gather with friends, enjoy a meal, and learn more about the evening’s performance. Your $75 ticket includes a wine reception, a three-course buffet, and a lively and interesting talk from Mark Clague, Associate Dean for Collaborations and Partnerships at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance – all just a short walk from Hill Auditorium.

Prelude Dinner: Daniel Hope with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra

Vandenberg Room

Approaching a genius: With his "Journey to Mozart," Daniel Hope embarked on his first musical adventure into the Mozart cosmos in 2018. A world of sound that is always worth exploring and bringing to life anew. "His music has something otherworldly, untouchable, almost unattainable. And yet he was so human," says Hope. In his new version of "Journey to Mozart," the violinist approaches the Salzburg master by once again allowing his contemporaries to have their say: In addition to famous colleagues such as Joseph Haydn and Christoph Willibald Glück, this time the program also includes a violin concerto by arguably the most extraordinary musician of Mozart's time: Joseph Bologne, the son of a French nobleman and a slave from Guadeloupe, made a career during the French Revolution both as a violin virtuoso and composer, as well as an accomplished fencer in the Légion des Américains et du Midi.

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