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Brad Mehldau und Kirill Gerstein

Jazz meets Classical – two masters in recital
© Marco Borggreve

09/08

Tuesday | 09/08/2026
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal

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About the Concert

Duration: approx. 2 hrs without intermission

The Grammy-winning pianist and composer Brad Mehldau has long been bridging musical worlds and shaping modern jazz with interpretations that combine intellect, emotion, and structure. Kirill Gerstein, who feels equally at home in classical music as in jazz, is appreciated for his dynamic musicality and curiosity, connecting different musical voices with insight and imagination. Their collaboration arose from a shared fascination with the space between composition and improvisation. In this concert, they are already setting the first accent of our Beethoven focus for his 200th anniversary in 2027. Our Artist in Residence Kirill Gerstein has a particularly close connection to him: "My exploration of the written and the improvised in music takes its starting point from Beethoven's spirit."

Programme

A dialogue of jazz and classical,
Improvisation and composition - with a touch of Beethoven to kick off the Beethoven year

Artists

Brad Mehldau
Piano
Kirill Gerstein
Piano

Biographies

Brad Mehldau

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau hails from Florida and has become one of the leading artists in his field with his very personal blend of diverse musical styles. He combines form and improvisation, mixing structure and wonder to create new music in a trio or as a soloist. He has also worked with artists such as Pat Metheny, Renée Fleming and Joshua Redman, which has contributed to his international fame since the beginning of his career in the 1990s

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Kirill Gerstein

Kirill Gerstein is the Artist in Residence of the Dresden Philharmonic during the 2026/27 season. He is one of the most renowned pianists of our time, with a repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works, but he is also active as a curator, educator and musical director from the piano. His curiosity, imagination and virtuosity make him a sought-after artistic partner for orchestras, musicians, festivals, record labels and media platforms worldwide.

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