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.
Discography
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23. June 2018Mozart
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 5, “Tu
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23. June 2018Schubert, Berlio, Joachim
Schubert / Berlio : Rendering Schubert / Joachim : Symphony In C (Grand Duo) Houston Symph
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Upcoming Events
National Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall 2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20566 Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont – Overture Violin Concerto Symphony No. 7 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Isabelle Faust (Violin) National Symphony Orchestra
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław B. Martinů Échec au roi P. Hindemith Hérodiade Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław M. Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 in G minorop. 26 P. Hindemith Die Harmonie der Welt – a symphony Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Daniel Lozakovich (Violin) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław L. van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major op. 73 "Emperor" L. van Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major op. 36 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Rudolf Buchbinder (Piano) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław H.W. Henze Piano Concerto No. 2 H. Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture op. 9 M. Ravel Bolero Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Fil Liotis (Piano) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław A. Dvořák Stabat Mater op. 58 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Soloists TBC NFM Choir Lionel Sow (artistic direction of NFM Choir) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław B. Britten Violin Concerto op. 15 A. Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor "From the New World" Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Daniel Hope (Violin) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
NFM, ORLEN Main Hall plac Wolności 1, 50-071 Wrocław W.A. Mozart Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major KV 415 L. van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor op. 67 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Elena Bashkirova (Piano) NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Théâtre de Beaulieu - Lausanne Avenue des Bergières 10 1004 Lausanne L. v. Beethoven: Concerto for piano and orchestra n°3 c minor, op. 37 R. Schumann: Symphony n°2 in C major, op. 61 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Mao Fujita (Piano) Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Théâtre de Beaulieu - Lausanne Avenue des Bergières 10 1004 Lausanne L. v. Beethoven: Concerto for piano and orchestra n°3 c minor, op. 37 R. Schumann: Symphony n°2 in C major, op. 61 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Mao Fujita (Piano) Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
MÁV Symphony Orchestra
MÜPA, Béla Bartók National Concert Hall Komor Marcell utca 1, 1095 Budapest, Hungary B. Bartók: I. hegedűrapszódia, BB 94b B. Bartók: II. zongoraverseny, BB 101 B. Bartók: Concerto zenekarra, BB 123 Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Gáspár Kelemen (Violin) Tzimon Barto (Piano) MÁV Symphony Orchestra
Bamberger Symphoniker
Congress Innsbruck, Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck Carl Maria von Weber Ouverture zu „Der Freischütz“ J 277 Reinhold Gliére Konzert für Horn und Orchester B-Dur op. 91 Franz Schubert Sinfonie Nr. 7 h-Moll D 759 „Unvollendete“ Gioachino Rossini Ouverture zu „Guillaume Tell“ (1829) Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor)...
Dresdner Philharmonie
Konzertsaal im Kulturpalast Schloßstr. 2, 01067 Dresden Anton Bruckner Sinfonie Nr. 2 c-moll Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Dresdner Philharmonie
Dresdner Philharmonie
Konzertsaal im Kulturpalast Schloßstr. 2, 01067 Dresden Anton Bruckner Sinfonie Nr. 2 c-moll Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor) Dresdner Philharmonie