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Iván Fischer

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Iván Fischer is a renowned Hungarian conductor and composer, best known as the founder and music director of the Budapest Festival Orchestra. His innovative approach and commitment to musical excellence have earned him international acclaim. Fischer has also served as a guest conductor with major orchestras worldwide, contributing significantly to the global classical music scene.

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CitiesFrequently performs in

Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Amsterdam
13
Berlin
Germany
Berlin
12
München
Germany
München
10
Köln
Germany
Köln
2
Madrid
Spain
Madrid
2

ProgramFrequently conducts

Sergei Prokofiev
Works by
Sergei Prokofiev
24
Works by
Hugo Wolf
14
Johannes Brahms
Works by
Johannes Brahms
14
Antonín Dvořák
Works by
Antonín Dvořák
11
Gustav Mahler
Works by
Gustav Mahler
11
Erik Satie
Works by
Erik Satie
10
Richard Strauss
Works by
Richard Strauss
10
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Works by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9
Ludwig van Beethoven
Works by
Ludwig van Beethoven
6
Works by
Kurt Weill
5

MusiciansFrequently collaborate with

Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
orchestra
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
16
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
orchestra
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
12
orchestra
Concertgebouw Orchestra
9
Musician
Maria João Pires
6
Musician
Christiane Karg
5

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January 30, 2025
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Iván Fischer & Kirill Gerstein

Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 20:00
Herkulessaal (München)
Iván Fischer (Conductor), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
The genesis of Brahms’ First Piano Concerto proved to be an arduous affair. Originally Brahms wanted to write a sonata for two pianos, and then a symphony, until the work finally became what it is today: a classic of its genre – and a masterpiece of the concerto literature. For keyboard virtuoso Kirill Gerstein, it is an “incredibly noble, introspective piece with wonderfully lyrical motifs that subtly lie beneath the surface like watermarks.” It was a defining work for Brahms, who was 25 years old at the time. Conductor Iván Fischer juxtaposes it with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony: a work that enabled Dvořák to finally step out of the shadow of his friend and patron Brahms, and probably one of his most famous and most popular due to its lively cheerfulness, easy-going optimism, and unbroken joie de vivre.
Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)
January 31, 2025
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Iván Fischer & Kirill Gerstein

Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 20:00
Herkulessaal (München)
Iván Fischer (Conductor), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
The genesis of Brahms’ First Piano Concerto proved to be an arduous affair. Originally Brahms wanted to write a sonata for two pianos, and then a symphony, until the work finally became what it is today: a classic of its genre – and a masterpiece of the concerto literature. For keyboard virtuoso Kirill Gerstein, it is an “incredibly noble, introspective piece with wonderfully lyrical motifs that subtly lie beneath the surface like watermarks.” It was a defining work for Brahms, who was 25 years old at the time. Conductor Iván Fischer juxtaposes it with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony: a work that enabled Dvořák to finally step out of the shadow of his friend and patron Brahms, and probably one of his most famous and most popular due to its lively cheerfulness, easy-going optimism, and unbroken joie de vivre.
Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)
February 2, 2025
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Iván Fischer & Kirill Gerstein

Sun, Feb 2, 2025, 19:00
Meistersingerhalle
Iván Fischer (Conductor), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
The genesis of Brahms’ First Piano Concerto proved to be an arduous affair. Originally Brahms wanted to write a sonata for two pianos, and then a symphony, until the work finally became what it is today: a classic of its genre – and a masterpiece of the concerto literature. For keyboard virtuoso Kirill Gerstein, it is an “incredibly noble, introspective piece with wonderfully lyrical motifs that subtly lie beneath the surface like watermarks.” It was a defining work for Brahms, who was 25 years old at the time. Conductor Iván Fischer juxtaposes it with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony: a work that enabled Dvořák to finally step out of the shadow of his friend and patron Brahms, and probably one of his most famous and most popular due to its lively cheerfulness, easy-going optimism, and unbroken joie de vivre.
Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)
February 12, 2025
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Vriendenrepetitie: Concertgebouw Orchestra - A Prokofiev feast with Iván Fischer

Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 09:30
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Concertgebouw Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Nelson Goerner (Piano)
Only members of Concertvrienden can visit this rehearsal. More information on Concertvrienden.Sergey Prokofiev’s tremendous versatility can be appreciated only when multiple works of his are heard side by side. This concert by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of honorary guest conductor Iván Fischer is the perfect opportunity.The Overture on Hebrew Themes is friendly, playful and folkloric. By contrast, the Second Piano Concerto features all the shock effects that made Prokofiev famous. The music is like that of a wicked fairy tale, but can also be heard as the missing link between Rachmaninoff and the brutal ‘machine music’ of the 1920s. The work is rarely performed live owing to the extremely difficult piano part. Nelson Goerner is one of few to venture such a performance. Hearing the Argentine pianist in concert is invariably an unforgettable experience.With the ballet Cinderella (based on Perrault’s ‘Cendrillon’), Prokofiev proved himself a worthy successor to Tchaikovsky – and was even heralded as ‘the new waltz king’ by a Russian critic at the time. Performed less frequently than Prokofiev’s earlier ballet Romeo and Juliet, it nevertheless features the same compelling blend of elegance, whimsy and magical orchestral colour. Prokofiev himself claimed it contains some of the best passages he ever composed.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
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Concertgebouw Orchestra: A Prokofiev feast with Iván Fischer

Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 20:15
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Concertgebouw Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Nelson Goerner (Piano)
Sergey Prokofiev’s tremendous versatility can be appreciated only when multiple works of his are heard side by side. This concert by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of honorary guest conductor Iván Fischer is the perfect opportunity.The Overture on Hebrew Themes is friendly, playful and folkloric. By contrast, the Second Piano Concerto features all the shock effects that made Prokofiev famous. The music is like that of a wicked fairy tale, but can also be heard as the missing link between Rachmaninoff and the brutal ‘machine music’ of the 1920s. The work is rarely performed live owing to the extremely difficult piano part. Nelson Goerner is one of few to venture such a performance. Hearing the Argentine pianist in concert is invariably an unforgettable experience.With the ballet Cinderella (based on Perrault’s ‘Cendrillon’), Prokofiev proved himself a worthy successor to Tchaikovsky – and was even heralded as ‘the new waltz king’ by a Russian critic at the time. Performed less frequently than Prokofiev’s earlier ballet Romeo and Juliet, it nevertheless features the same compelling blend of elegance, whimsy and magical orchestral colour. Prokofiev himself claimed it contains some of the best passages he ever composed.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
February 13, 2025
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Concertgebouw Orchestra: A Prokofiev feast with Iván Fischer

Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 20:15
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Concertgebouw Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Nelson Goerner (Piano)
Sergey Prokofiev’s tremendous versatility can be appreciated only when multiple works of his are heard side by side. This concert by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of honorary guest conductor Iván Fischer is the perfect opportunity.The Overture on Hebrew Themes is friendly, playful and folkloric. By contrast, the Second Piano Concerto features all the shock effects that made Prokofiev famous. The music is like that of a wicked fairy tale, but can also be heard as the missing link between Rachmaninoff and the brutal ‘machine music’ of the 1920s. The work is rarely performed live owing to the extremely difficult piano part. Nelson Goerner is one of few to venture such a performance. Hearing the Argentine pianist in concert is invariably an unforgettable experience.With the ballet Cinderella (based on Perrault’s ‘Cendrillon’), Prokofiev proved himself a worthy successor to Tchaikovsky – and was even heralded as ‘the new waltz king’ by a Russian critic at the time. Performed less frequently than Prokofiev’s earlier ballet Romeo and Juliet, it nevertheless features the same compelling blend of elegance, whimsy and magical orchestral colour. Prokofiev himself claimed it contains some of the best passages he ever composed.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
February 14, 2025
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Nelson Goerner | Concertgebouworkest | Iván Fischer

Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 19:00
Kölner Philharmonie (Köln)
Nelson Goerner (Piano), Concertgebouworkest, Iván Fischer (Conductor)
Sergei Prokofiev always prioritized musical beauty. The Concertgebouworkest and Iván Fischer present three of his works: the Overture on Hebrew Themes, the second piano concerto with Nelson Goerner, and highlights from the ballet "Cinderella". Prokofiev masterfully captured the romantic love, its challenges, and fulfillment in the ballet.
Info & Ticket (www.koelner-philharmonie.de)
February 15, 2025
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Concertgebouw Orchestra: A Prokofiev feast with Iván Fischer

Sat, Feb 15, 2025, 20:15
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Concertgebouw Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Nelson Goerner (Piano)
Sergey Prokofiev’s tremendous versatility can be appreciated only when multiple works of his are heard side by side. This concert by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of honorary guest conductor Iván Fischer is the perfect opportunity.The Overture on Hebrew Themes is friendly, playful and folkloric. By contrast, the Second Piano Concerto features all the shock effects that made Prokofiev famous. The music is like that of a wicked fairy tale, but can also be heard as the missing link between Rachmaninoff and the brutal ‘machine music’ of the 1920s. The work is rarely performed live owing to the extremely difficult piano part. Nelson Goerner is one of few to venture such a performance. Hearing the Argentine pianist in concert is invariably an unforgettable experience.With the ballet Cinderella (based on Perrault’s ‘Cendrillon’), Prokofiev proved himself a worthy successor to Tchaikovsky – and was even heralded as ‘the new waltz king’ by a Russian critic at the time. Performed less frequently than Prokofiev’s earlier ballet Romeo and Juliet, it nevertheless features the same compelling blend of elegance, whimsy and magical orchestral colour. Prokofiev himself claimed it contains some of the best passages he ever composed.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
April 10, 2025
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Mittendrin

Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 18:30
Konzerthaus Berlin, Großer Saal (Berlin)
Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer (Conductor)
Right in the middle – pick your favourite spot in the midst of the orchestra! The musicians of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin will rearrange themselves for you. Experience music where it is created and feel the special atmosphere that arises between the orchestral members and our conductor while making music. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Iván Fischer questions. In the end, you will definitely be able to say: I was right in the thick of things, not just on the sidelines.
Info & Ticket (www.konzerthaus.de)
April 11, 2025
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Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer

Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 19:00
Konzerthaus Berlin, Großer Saal (Berlin)
Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Lawrence Power (Viola), Sarah Maria Sun (Soprano)
Our honorary conductor Iván Fischer is a guarantee for unusual programmes. This time, he and the Konzerthausorchester will perform works by four composers who were ostracised and persecuted by the National Socialists and whose works shaped the avant-garde of the interwar period. Paul Hindemith, Kurt Weill and Hanns Eisler found their way to the United States via detours, but Erwin Schulhoff was interned in Prague, deported and died of tuberculosis in a camp in Bavaria.
Info & Ticket (www.konzerthaus.de)
April 13, 2025
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Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer

Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 16:00
Konzerthaus Berlin, Großer Saal (Berlin)
Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Lawrence Power (Viola), Sarah Maria Sun (Soprano)
Our honorary conductor Iván Fischer is a guarantee for unusual programmes. This time, he and the Konzerthausorchester will perform works by four composers who were ostracised and persecuted by the National Socialists and whose works shaped the avant-garde of the interwar period. Paul Hindemith, Kurt Weill and Hanns Eisler found their way to the United States via detours, but Erwin Schulhoff was interned in Prague, deported and died of tuberculosis in a camp in Bavaria.
Info & Ticket (www.konzerthaus.de)
May 10, 2025
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Mahler Festival: Budapest Festival Orchestra and Iván Fischer - Mahler's Symphony No. 2

Sat, May 10, 2025, 20:15
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Boedapest Festival Orkest, Groot Omroepkoor, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Christiane Karg (Soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (Mezzo-Soprano)
'Mahler's beauty always hurts', conductor Iván Fischer said recently. Tonight he conducts his own Budapest Festival Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, full of passion, lyricism and brightly shining melodies. Mahler is in good hands with Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Fischer knows like no other how to get Mahler's music flowing, there is no composer he understands better. As early as 2006, Fischer and the orchestra recorded Mahler's Symphony No. 2. 'Impressive', wrote Gramophone.He who calls us gives us eternal life - sings the choir towards the end of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. In this emotionally charged work, Mahler expresses his ideas about life after death. Bliss and melancholy are both given space. Pure, insinuatingly and moving.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
May 11, 2025
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Mahler Festival: Budapest Festival Orchestra and Iván Fischer - Mahler's Symphony No. 2

Sun, May 11, 2025, 11:00
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Boedapest Festival Orkest, Groot Omroepkoor, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Christiane Karg (Soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (Mezzo-Soprano)
'Mahler's beauty always hurts', conductor Iván Fischer said recently. Tonight he conducts his own Budapest Festival Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, full of passion, lyricism and brightly shining melodies. Mahler is in good hands with Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Fischer knows like no other how to get Mahler's music flowing, there is no composer he understands better. As early as 2006, Fischer and the orchestra recorded Mahler's Symphony No. 2. 'Impressive', wrote Gramophone.He who calls us gives us eternal life - sings the choir towards the end of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. In this emotionally charged work, Mahler expresses his ideas about life after death. Bliss and melancholy are both given space. Pure, insinuatingly and moving.
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
May 13, 2025
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Mahler Festival: Budapest Festival Orchestra and Iván Fischer - Mahler's Symphony No. 5

Tue, May 13, 2025, 17:00
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Boedapest Festival Orkest, Iván Fischer (Conductor)
'The beauty of Mahler always hurts,' conductor Iván Fischer once said. At the Mahler Festival, he conducts both the Second Symphony and, today, the Fifth. A powerful work from a heyday in Mahler's life. Turbulent, full of life and passion. Mahler, having just met his great love Alma, seems to express his feelings in the beloved Adagietto.'Each part has its friends and its enemies', Mahler wrote of his Fifth Symphony. He was thrilled that this work raised such extremes of emotions. After three partly vocal symphonies, the Fifth is a purely instrumental. But therefore no less intense: sometimes jubilant, sometimes gloomy, always fiery. 'The work has come to represent the total of all the suffering that life brought to me.'
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
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Mahler Festival: Budapest Festival Orchestra and Iván Fischer - Mahler's Symphony No. 5

Tue, May 13, 2025, 20:15
Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)
Boedapest Festival Orkest, Iván Fischer (Conductor), Anna Lucia Richter (Mezzo-Soprano)
'The beauty of Mahler always hurts,' conductor Iván Fischer once said. At the Mahler Festival, he conducts both the Second Symphony and, today, the Fifth. A powerful work from a heyday in Mahler's life. Turbulent, full of life and passion. Mahler, having just met his great love Alma, seems to express his feelings in the beloved Adagietto.'Each part has its friends and its enemies', Mahler wrote of his Fifth Symphony. He was thrilled that this work raised such extremes of emotions. After three partly vocal symphonies, the Fifth is a purely instrumental. But therefore no less intense: sometimes jubilant, sometimes gloomy, always fiery. 'The work has come to represent the total of all the suffering that life brought to me.'
Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)
May 27, 2025
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Budapest Festival Orchestra / Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor / Iván Fischer

Tue, May 27, 2025, 20:00
Elbphilharmonie, Großer Saal (Hamburg)
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg, Christiane Karg (Soprano), Anna Lucia Richter (Mezzo-Soprano), Iván Fischer (Conductor)
»Resurrect, yes resurrect, you will!« It is at the end of Mahler’s Second Symphony that the choir vocalises the religiously and philosophically motivated central message of the work with poignant optimism. Performances of the monumental »Resurrection Symphony« remain an impressive event to this day – not only in Hamburg of course, where the composer once had the inspiration for the choral finale in the »Michel« church. How fitting that the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Choir, a Hamburg-based orchestra, should now be performing the finale. The manuscript of the work, which lasts around one and a half hours, was auctioned off several years ago for 5.3 million euros. Fortunately, the live experience of hearing the work is a little more affordable – and priceless at the same time. »Resurrect, yes resurrect, you will!« It is at the end of Mahler’s Second Symphony that the choir vocalises the religiously and philosophically motivated central message of the work with poignant optimism. Performances of the monumental »Resurrection Symphony« remain an impressive event to this day – not only in Hamburg of course, where the composer once had the inspiration for the choral finale in the »Michel« church. How fitting that the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Choir, a Hamburg-based orchestra, should now be performing the finale. The manuscript of the work, which lasts around one and a half hours, was auctioned off several years ago for 5.3 million euros. Fortunately, the live experience of hearing the work is a little more affordable – and priceless at the same time.
Info & Ticket (www.elbphilharmonie.de)