With “Surrounding Chopin,” the Kermani-Gentili Duo invites you to discover Chopin’s artistic universe
At the heart of this extraordinary program is the music of Frédéric Chopin—
both in its original form, featuring some of his masterpieces for solo piano, and in a newly discovered
the unique arrangement of the Sonata for Cello and Piano for the combination of
bass clarinet and piano. Chopin’s musical world is framed by impressive and
energetic compositions by 20th- and 21st-century Polish composers,
including Grażyna Bacewicz, Witold Lutosławski, and Joanna Stepalska-Spix.
The Kermani-Gentili Duo is known for its original programs, which combine musical
discoveries with fascinating background stories. In their concerts,
, the two musicians take the audience on a journey through the cultural and
historical connections of the works and offer brief insights into the lives of the
composers, the creation of the pieces, and special musical details.
Joining the Kermani-Gentili Duo on stage will be actress and performer Zuza
Salicka will take the stage to guide the audience through this event. She is
a multilingual actress and performer from Poland who lives in Berlin and
works in Berlin. Through her work with text, movement, and voice, she lends the program
“Surrounding Chopin” a new and fascinating perspective.
With “Surrounding Chopin,” the Kermani-Gentili duo invites you to discover Chopin’s artistic
universe—from his connections to the German music scene to
his lasting influence on generations of Polish composers.
https://duo-kermani-gentili.com/
Supported by: The Governing Mayor of Berlin – Senate Chancellery
