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Lukas Sternath, Piano
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Lukas Sternath is one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Born in Austria, he has already captivated audiences worldwide with his profound musicality, technical brilliance, and emotional depth. A laureate of numerous international competitions, Sternath gained widespread recognition after winning the prestigious ARD International Music Competition in Munich.
His interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire demonstrate a rare sensitivity and artistic maturity. Whether performing the works of Beethoven, Schubert, or modern composers, he brings a unique voice to each piece. Sternath regularly collaborates with renowned orchestras and chamber musicians, earning praise from critics and audiences alike.
With an ever-expanding career, he continues to impress on the world’s most prestigious stages, from Vienna’s Musikverein to international concert halls. His dedication to his craft and his ability to communicate deep emotions through music mark him as a pianist to watch in the coming years.
Program and cast
PERFORMERS:
Lukas Sternath, piano
Veronika Eberle, violin
Julia Hagen, cello
PROGRAM
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8
– Intermission –
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello in E-flat major, D 929
Approximate end: 21:30
Musikverein Brahms Hall
For many years, this hall was known only as the “Kleine Musikvereinssaal”, until in 1937, during the 125th anniversary year of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien, it was given a name that truly reflects its importance: the Brahms Saal. Johannes Brahms not only performed in person in this hall, he was also behind the very first concert to be performed here, by Clara Schumann on 19 January 1870. The standards set that day have been maintained ever since. The Brahms Saal remains one of the most prized locations for the greatest chamber music ensembles and lieder singers performing in the world today.
With just under of 600 seats, the hall is designed to showcase the intimate aspects of classical music. The hall acoustics are perfectly attuned to deliver this: the Brahms Saal – 32.50 metres long, 10.30 metres wide und 11 metres high – possesses a similar acoustic brilliance to the Große Musikvereinssaal.
When the Musiverein building was opened in 1870, the Kleine Musikvereinssaal was described as a “true little treasure chest”. It was even suggested that this hall might warrant greater praise and wonderment than the Große Musikvereinssaal: “One might even wish to award the prize to this hall for its peacefulness and simple grandeur.” It is abundantly clear that Theophil Hansen’s design for the Brahms Saal created an architectonic masterpiece of the Historicism period. His commitment to the “Greek Renaissance”, evident in the design’s allusions to classical Hellas, make this concert hall an authentic temple of chamber music.
In 1993 the Brahms Saal underwent a comprehensive restoration programme. The restoration project involved consulting the original designs held at the Print Room at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. This made it possible to reconstruct the original colour scheme created by Hansen as the Musikverein’s architect: green walls, red columns and the liberal use of gold.
When the Brahms Saal reopened to the public in its new form in 1993, a Vienna newspaper wrote: “Without wishing to raise expectations too high, this has been transformed into the most beautiful, magnificent and prestigious chamber music concert hall we are likely to find anywhere in the world.”
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