Back to Press Release List > 01/14/2010 - Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff, and Lars Vogt in Two Programs of Trios, Zankel Hall, Feb. 27-28

Carnegie Hall presents violinist Christian Tetzlaff, cellist Tanja Tetzlaff, and pianist Lars Vogt in two programs of piano trios in Zankel Hall in February 2010. On Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. they perform Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898, and Dvorák’s Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65. The following evening, on Sunday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. they return to offer Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, D. 929, and Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67.

About the Artists
From the outset of his career, Christian Tetzlaff has performed and recorded a broad spectrum of the repertoire, ranging from Bach's unaccompanied sonatas and partitas to 19th century masterworks by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Brahms; and from 20th century concertos by Bartók, Berg, and Shostakovich to world premieres of contemporary works. Later this season, he will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the San Francisco Symphony at Carnegie Hall on March 25. Also a dedicated chamber musician, he frequently collaborates with distinguished artists including Leif Ove Andsnes, Lars Vogt, Alexander Lonquich, and Tabea Zimmermann and is the founder of the Tetzlaff Quartet, which he formed in 1994 with violinist Elisabeth Kufferath, violist Hanna Weinmeister, and his sister, cellist Tanja Tetzlaff. He was born in Hamburg in 1966, and music occupied a central place in his family; his three siblings are all professional musicians. Highlights of Mr. Tetzlaff’s 2009–2010 season include return visits to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the Chicago, Saint Louis, and Indianapolis symphonies; recitals in Boston and Toronto; first performances with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal; a tour with the San Francisco Symphony; and performing all six of the Bach unaccompanied Sonatas and Partitas at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and New York’s 92nd St. Y.

Cellist Tanja Tetzlaff has developed an extensive repertoire that encompasses the standard works for cello as well as numerous contemporary concertos and chamber music works. Ms. Tetzlaff has successfully participated in numerous international competitions, including earning first prize at the First International Music Competition in Vienna in 1992, third prize at the ARD International Music Competition in 1994, the “Förderpreis Deutschland” in 1998, as well as the Novartis-Prize of the “Kultur-Fördergemeinschaft der Europäischen Wirtschaft.” Ms. Tetzlaff has played with many prestigious orchestras, including the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Bayerische Rundfunk, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Berliner Symphoniker, and Camerata Salzburg. She has worked with prestigious conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Daniel Harding, Philippe Herreweghe, Sir Roger Norrington, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Paavo Järvi. Chamber music takes a special place in Ms. Tetzlaff’s musical career, and she has had the privilege of performing regular concerts with the world’s foremost musicians such as Leif Ove Andsnes, Lars Vogt, Tabea Zimmermann, Martin Fröst, and her brother Christian Tetzlaff with whom she founded the Tetzlaff Quartet.

Lars Vogt first came to public attention when he won second prize at the 1990 Leeds International Piano Competition and has since gone on to give major concerto and recital performances throughout Europe, Asia and North America. An EMI recording artist, Lars Vogt has made 15 discs for the label. These include Hindemith’s Kammermusik No. 2 with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Claudio Abbado and works by Schumann, Grieg, and Beethoven with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle. This season, Mr. Vogt returns once again to the Berliner Philharmoniker under Sir Simon Rattle, opens the Paris season for the Orchestre Philharmonique de France and Music Director Myung-Whun Chung, performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony Orchestra in North America, and partners with Thomas Quasthoff for recital in Salzburg and Lucerne. Chamber music appearances include concerts in Rome and Philadelphia. In January 2010, Mr. Vogt will be a featured guest artist at the Mozartwoche in Salzburg where his concerts will include Mozart concertos with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Christoph Eschenbach and with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and conductor Daniel Harding.

Program Information
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall
CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF, Violin
TANJA TETZLAFF, Cello
LARS VOGT, Piano

FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898
ANTONÍN DVORÁK Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65

This concert is made possible, in part, by the A.L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation.
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Sunday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall
CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF, Violin
TANJA TETZLAFF, Cello
LARS VOGT, Piano

FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, D. 929
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67

Pre-concert talk starts at 6:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall: Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff, and Lars Vogt in conversation with Jeremy Geffen, Director of Artistic Planning at Carnegie Hall.

This concert is made possible, in part, by an endowment fund for young artists established by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony B. Evnin and the A. E. Charitable Foundation.

Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall.

Ticket Information
Tickets, priced at $52 and $58, are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at 212 247-7800 or by visiting the Carnegie Hall website, carnegiehall.org.

For Carnegie Hall Corporation presentations taking place in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, a limited number of seats, priced at $10, will be available day-of-concert beginning at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:00 noon on Sunday until one hour before the performance or until supply lasts. The exceptions are Carnegie Hall Family Concerts and gala events. These $10 tickets are available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at the Carnegie Hall Box Office only. There is a two-ticket limit per customer.

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