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01.03.2026 | 11:00 am | Ehrbar Saal

KlavierTotal

In the Labyrinth of Fugues - Bach and the Performer’s Anxiety

Martin Ivanov piano

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Especially works by

Johann Sebastian Bach

Let's dive into the fascinating world of joints!

Bach gilt als unübertroffener Meister dieses komplexen musikalischen Geflechts – doch was bedeutet es für die Interpreten, diese Werke zu spielen? Martin Ivanov nimmt uns mit hinter die Kulissen der Musikpraxis: technische Herausforderungen, emotionale Spannungen und das Risiko des Auswendigspielens werden greifbar.
Neben den großen Fugen Bachs erklingen auch Fugen anderer Komponist:innen, die auf spannende Weise Kontraste und historische Entwicklungen zeigen. Ivanov teilt persönliche Erlebnisse und Anekdoten aus seinem Pianistenalltag und internationalen Wettbewerben: Momente der Unsicherheit, der Angst, aber auch des Triumphs, die jede Interpretation lebendig machen. Humor, Einfühlungsvermögen und überraschende Geschichten begleiten die Musik und eröffnen einen neuen Zugang zu diesen zeitlosen Meisterwerken.

Über die Reihe KlavierTotal

KlavierTotal is a four-part concert series that showcases the versatility of piano playing. Each concert sheds light on different perspectives of music - as a composer, as a musician and as a performer.

The first concert will focus on the compositions of Martin Ivanov and the creative process of a musician. The second concert is dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach and the technical and emotional challenges of his works. The third concert brings together Martin Ivanov and his brother as partners for music for four hands, combined with humorous musical interludes in the style of Victor Borge. In the fourth concert, the virtuosity of Franz Liszt takes centre stage, with a special focus on his Hungarian Rhapsodies and his teaching methods.

The aim of this concert series is not only to look back and reflect on what has been experienced, but also to leave each concert with a completely new, deeper understanding of music. Each concert is an emotional journey in which the audience is not only entertained, but also carried away by powerful examples and passionate interpretations. It is not just music that is played – stories are told that bring the music to life and fill the audience with inspiration and new perspectives for each upcoming concert.

Konzerttermine im Frühjahr 2026:

March 1, 2026 - 11 a.m.
In the labyrinth of fugues - Bach and the fear of performers
April 26, 2026 - 11 a.m.
Black & white in a duet - when two brothers get going
June 7, 2026 - 11 a.m.
Franz Liszt and the art of technique - from finger exercises to fireworks

Organised by Maria Ramalchanova Ivanov. Tickets can be ordered in advance at amadeusite@gmail.com or by telephone at 0650 585 1324, as well as in advance via eventjet.at (Link – price information also available there) and at the box office (cash only). Please note: A surcharge of €5 applies to tickets purchased at the box office.

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