Christoph Eschenbach is a phenomenon amongst the top league of international conductors. Universally acclaimed as both a conductor and pianist, he belongs firmly to the German intellectual line of tradition, yet he combines this with a rare emotional intensity, producing performances revered by concert-goers worldwide. Renowned for the breadth of his repertoire and the depth of his interpretations, he has held directorships with many leading orchestras and gained the highest musical honours.

In exploring the conditions that led to the emergence of such a charismatic talent, we can look to his early years – born at the heart of a tempestuous, war-torn Europe in 1940, his early childhood was scarred by a succession of personal tragedies. It can truly be said that music was his saviour, and his life began to change when he learned the piano. Now, in his 80s, his keen artistic curiosity is undiminished, and he still thoroughly enjoys working with the finest international orchestras.

Christoph Eschenbach is a phenomenon amongst the top league of international conductors. Universally acclaimed as both a conductor and pianist, he belongs firmly to the German intellectual line of tradition, yet he combines this with a rare emotional intensity, producing performances revered by concert-goers worldwide. Renowned for the breadth of his repertoire and the depth of his interpretations, he has held directorships with many leading orchestras and gained the highest musical honours.

In exploring the conditions that led to the emergence of such a charismatic talent, we can look to his early years – born at the heart of a tempestuous, war-torn Europe in 1940, his early childhood was scarred by a succession of personal tragedies. It can truly be said that music was his saviour, and his life began to change when he learned the piano. Now, in his 80s, his keen artistic curiosity is undiminished, and he still thoroughly enjoys working with the finest international orchestras.

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ORCHESTRE DE PARIS

Paris Philharmonic 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France

Paris Philharmonic 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France Max Bruch Concerto pour clarinette et alto Johannes Brahms Quatuor pour piano et cordes n° 1 (version pour orchestre d'Arnold Schönberg) Christoph Eschenbach, direction David Gaillard, alto Pascal Moraguès, clarinette https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/fr/activite/concert-symphonique/26353-orchestre-de-paris-christoph-eschenbach

ORCHESTRE DE PARIS

Paris Philharmonic 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France

Paris Philharmonic 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France Max Bruch Concerto pour clarinette et alto Johannes Brahms Quatuor pour piano et cordes n° 1 (version pour orchestre d'Arnold Schönberg) Christoph Eschenbach, direction David Gaillard, alto Pascal Moraguès, clarinette https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/fr/activite/concert-symphonique/26353-orchestre-de-paris-christoph-eschenbach

TOKYO NHK SO

NHK Hall 2-chōme-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8001, Japan

NHK Hall 2-chōme-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8001, Japan Bruckner / Symphony No. 7 E Major https://www.nhkso.or.jp/en/concert/202404C.html?pdate=20240419

TOKYO NHK SO

NHK Hall 2-chōme-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8001, Japan

NHK Hall 2-chōme-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8001, Japan Bruckner / Symphony No. 7 E Major https://www.nhkso.or.jp/en/concert/202404C.html?pdate=20240420

TOKYO NHK SO

Suntory Hall 1-chōme-13-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Suntory Hall 1-chōme-13-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan Schumann / Genoveva, opera Op. 81—Overture Schumann / Cello Concerto A Minor Op. 129 Schumann / Symphony No. 2 C Major Op. 61 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Kian Soltani Cello https://www.nhkso.or.jp/en/concert/202404B.html?pdate=20240424

TOKYO NHK SO

Suntory Hall 1-chōme-13-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Suntory Hall 1-chōme-13-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan Schumann / Genoveva, opera Op. 81—Overture Schumann / Cello Concerto A Minor Op. 129 Schumann / Symphony No. 2 C Major Op. 61 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Kian Soltani Cello https://www.nhkso.or.jp

TOKYO NHK SO

Orchard Hall Japan, 〒150-8507 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−24−1, Bunkamura, 3F

Orchard Hall Japan, 〒150-8507 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−24−1, Bunkamura, 3F Schumann / Violin Concerto D Minor Brahms / Symphony No. 2 D Major Op. 73 Christoph Eschenbach Seiji Okamoto https://www.nhkso.or.jp/en/concert/20240429.html?pdate=20240429

IPO CONCERT A

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-2/?event_id=37490 Korngold Straussiana Korngold Violin Concerto Intermission Brahms-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25

HAIFA IPO A

Haifa Baruch and Ruth Rappaport Center for Art and Culture, Haifa

Baruch and Ruth Rappaport Center for Art and Culture, Haifa https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-2/?event_id=37491 01 Korngold Straussiana 02 Korngold Violin Concerto Intermission 03 Brahms-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25

JERUSALEM IPO A

Jerusalem Theatre David Marcus St 20, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem Theatre David Marcus St 20, Jerusalem, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-2/?event_id=37492 01 Korngold Straussiana 02 Korngold Violin Concerto Intermission 03 Brahms-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25

IPO CONCERT A

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-2/?event_id=37493 01 Korngold Straussiana 02 Korngold Violin Concerto Intermission 03 Brahms-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25

IPO CONCERT A

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-2/?event_id=37495 01 Korngold Straussiana 02 Korngold Violin Concerto Intermission 03 Brahms-Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25

Tel Aviv IPO B

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Intermission Beethoven Symphony no. 5 Rudolf Buchbinder piano https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor/

TEL AVIV IPO B

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Intermission Beethoven Symphony no. 5 Rudolf Buchbinder piano https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor/

HAIFA IPO B

Baruch and ruth rapapaport center Baruch and ruth rapapaport center for arts and culture, Haifa, Israel

Baruch and ruth rapapaport center for arts and culture, Haifa, Israel Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Intermission Beethoven Symphony no. 5 Rudolf Buchbinder piano https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor/

TEL AVIV IPO “Jeans”

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-rudolf-buchbinder-pianist/?event_id=37506 01 Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 02 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 03 Mozart "Ah, vous dirais-je maman" variations for piano solo, K.265/300e

TEL AVIV IPO “Jeans”

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-rudolf-buchbinder-pianist/?event_id=37507 01 Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 02 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 03 Mozart "Ah, vous dirais-je maman" variations for piano solo, K.265/300e

Tel Aviv IPO

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

היכל התרבות ע"ש צ'רלס ברונפמן Huberman St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/christoph-eschenbach-conductor-rudolf-buchbinder-pianist/?event_id=37508 Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527 Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Intermission Beethoven Symphony no. 5 Rudolf Buchbinder piano

Madrid RTVE

Teatro Monumental C. de Atocha, 65, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Teatro Monumental C. de Atocha, 65, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain notes Description:tbc by Calio  Bruckner 7, Mozart Linzer nr. 40 https://www.rtve.es/

BAMBERGER

Konzerthalle Bamberg Mußstraße 1, 96047 Bamberg, Germany

Konzerthalle Bamberg Mußstraße 1, 96047 Bamberg, Germany Christoph Eschenbach Dirigent María Dueñas Violine Ludwig van Beethoven Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 61 Johannes Brahms Symphonie Nr. 1 c-Moll op. 68 https://www.bamberger-symphoniker.de/programm-tickets/konzertuebersicht.html#c21356