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One rehearsal down, and we’re already counting the hours until Opening Gala! ✨
Today, the Camerata Fiestravaganza reunited for the first rehearsal of FIMA 2026, bringing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 to life with @musicshaun and conductor @evanalexischrist.
Enjoy a few behind-the-scenes moments, and if you haven’t already, grab your free tickets and join us tomorrow!
📍UdK Konzertsaal | Hardenbergstraße 33, 10623 Berlin
🕖 7PM
🎟️ Free Admission: tickets.fiestravaganza.com
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🎹🎻 Meet our 16 Soloists from all around the world!
At this edition’s Opening and Closing Galas, the stage belongs to the next generation of pianists, each stepping into the spotlight with a special piano or string concerto movement. 💜
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🎶✨ The stage is set for FIMA 2026 – FOUR unforgettable evenings of music in Berlin! From Chopin and Rachmaninov to Schumann, Brahms, and Mozart, this year’s festival once again brings together talented international musicians to perform classical works.
🎻 A total of 11 Piano & 5 String Concertos will be presented alongside the Camerata Fiestravaganza, led by resident conductor @evanalexischrist.
🧡 We’re also very excited for our Chamber Music Concert featuring @charlotte_thiele_violin, members of the @fiestravaganza_ensemble as well as our Piano & String Participants!
SAVE THE DATES!
📍 July 22 – Opening Gala: The Romantics
📍 July 28 – Chamber Music Concert
📍 July 29 – Solo Recital: Piano & Strings
📍 July 31 – Closing Gala: The Classics
🕖 All concerts start at 7PM
🎟️ FREE admission | Reserve your tickets: tickets.fiestravaganza.com
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At just 15 years old, Leo Denizen stepped into Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto with a confidence and sincerity that immediately drew everyone in. 😍
This first movement cadenza is one of those moments where the pianist is completely exposed, and Leo embraced it with remarkable musicality, vigour, and fearless energy.
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
#FIMA2025 #musicacademy #piano #beethoven #pianist
Artistic Director @musicshaun took to the stage as soloist alongside the Camerata Fiestravaganza in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, bringing fire, passion, and intensity to one of the concerto’s most dramatic moments.✨
Though often celebrated for its poetry and lyricism, this piece also reveals tremendous power and emotional urgency. In this electrifying passage, Shaun fully embraces its dramatic spirit, reminding us that Chopin was not only a poet of the piano, but also a composer of great depth.
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
#FIMA2025 #musicacademy #piano #chopin #pianist
A powerful and captivating performance from a remarkable young artist.
At just 17 years old, @yuchia.huang_816 was the first soloist to take the stage at the FIMA 2025 Opening Gala, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, one of the most beloved and dramatic works in the piano repertoire.
In this iconic cadenza, Yu-Chia brings tremendous passion and intensity, drawing the listener into every dramatic turn and lyrical phrase. It’s hard to believe that all of this sound and emotion comes from just one pianist at the keyboard.
Bravo, Yu-Chia! 🔥✨
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
#FIMA2025 #musicacademy #piano #grieg #pianist
@joonohk brings the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor to a breathtaking conclusion, playing with an intensity and conviction that had the audience completely captivated. 😍
Every phrase feels urgent and passionate, building towards an ending that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
#FIMA2025 #musicacademy #piano #schumann #pianist
14-year-old Joshua Kwan absolutely tears through this passage from Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 with stunning technique, fearless energy, and musicality well beyond his years. 🔥
Known for its breathtaking virtuosity, the concerto demands not only exceptional technical command, but also the ability to navigate its sudden shifts in character. From introspective lyricism to explosive brilliance. Joshua rises to the challenge with remarkable confidence and musical maturity.
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
#FIMA2025 #musicacademy #piano #saintsaëns #pianist
You know a concerto is special when you can’t help but smile while playing it!
@jo_han12123 performs the joyful final movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, a work overflowing with wit, elegance, and infectious energy. ☀️
Listen to the pianist portray warmth and an utter delight for the music 🎹
Conductor: @evanalexischrist
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