Two multi-talented artists in one concert: Lucie Horsch is a well-deserved winner of the Dutch Music Prize. She brings her expressiveness on the recorder to her singing and piano playing. Klaus Mäkelä, the future chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, is also a fantastic cellist.

Michael Gieler, artistic director of IJ-Salon: ‘I’ve known Lucie since she was a child—she’s the daughter of our colleague Gregor Horsch. Even back then, it was clear that her abundant talent couldn’t be limited to the recorder, even though she worked true wonders with it. We’re very eager to get to know her as a pianist and a singer.’

As a ten-year-old boy, Brahms performed in brothels in Hamburg and eventually became one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic era. How? He was passionate about Hungarian folk music and held Beethoven and other masters who came before him in the highest regard. We can hear all these elements reflected in his work. Wonderful!

Michael Gieler, artistic director of IJ-Salon: ‘Brahms is and always will be the favorite of everyone who loves chamber music.‘ When I asked cellist Klaus Mäkelä—who, incidentally, is also one of the most interesting conductors working today—what chamber music he would like to play, his answer was: ‘Brahms, what else?’’