Artists & projects

Simon Höfele has established himself within a short space of time internationally as one of the most successful trumpet players of the young generation. He was BBC Radio3 new generation artist, Rising Star of the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) 2019-20, OPUS Award Winner 2020 and is host of the WDR3 podcast KLASSIK CRUSH.

Pianist Eric Lu celebrated his international breakthrough by winning first prize at the 19th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 2025. Born in Massachusetts, the musician captivates audiences with his emotional depth and technical mastery. He performs with leading orchestras worldwide, gives concerts in renowned venues such as the Elbphilharmonie and the Concertgebouw, and releases acclaimed recordings on Warner Classics.

Considered to be one of the most exceptionally gifted pianists of his generation in Poland, Szymon Nehring is the only Pole to have won the first prize at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv (2017). In the season 2025/26 he will release Vol. II of his Chopin Solo Works cycle for the Warsaw Chopin Institute as well as a recording of the Symphony No. 4 and Marzukas by the Polish composer Karol Szymanowski, together with the National Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and Marin Alsop (Rubicon).

Doriana Tchakarova is an internationally successful lied pianist, winner of numerous competitions and her album recordings have been honoured with major awards. She is currently a lecturer in vocal accompaniment at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts and a sought-after accompanist at masterclasses and international competitions.

Brimful of energy, Antje Weithaas’ brings her compelling musical intelligence and technical mastery to every detail of the music. Her charisma and stage presence are captivating, but never overshadow the works themselves.