David Greilsammer – Conductor and Piano
Visionary, daring, and deeply musical — David Greilsammer unites the roles of conductor and pianist in programmes that tell vivid stories and inspire orchestras. His concerts combine classical icons with unexpected connections, creating evenings of discovery, brilliance, and emotional power. Perfect for orchestras seeking a magnetic artist who brings coherence, creativity, and energy — all in one.
These ten programmes offer:
• Versatility — from intimate chamber orchestras to full symphonic ensembles.
• Curated storytelling — connecting eras, styles, and cultures through thematic threads.
• Distinctive identity — fresh juxtapositions that engage audiences and orchestras alike.
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1. French Splendours
Rameau – Ravel – Chabrier – Debussy
A radiant journey through French color and imagination. From Rameau’s theatrical grace to Ravel’s jazzy wit, this programme shimmers with elegance and rhythm. Chabrier’s exuberant España and Debussy’s majestic La Mer crown an evening of sonic beauty and sensual sophistication.
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2. Beethoven & John Adams: Two Crazy Roadrunners
Old Europe meets modern America in a whirlwind of humor, pulse, and invention. Adams’ kinetic Shaker Loops and Roadrunner mirror Beethoven’s wit and drive in his Eighth Symphony and youthful Second Piano Concerto. A brilliant showcase of rhythmic vitality and musical dialogue across centuries.
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3. Hungarian Jazz Connections
Ligeti – Bartók – Kodály – Liszt
A dazzling celebration of Hungarian spirit, folk tradition, and rhythmic freedom. From Ligeti’s dazzling San Francisco Polyphony to Bartók’s earthy lyricism, and from Kodály’s spirited Dances of Galanta to Liszt’s fiery Hungarian Rhapsody, this programme pulses with passion and virtuosity — infused with jazz-like energy.
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4. Janáček Meets Mozart - A tribute to Janacek for the 100th Anniversary of his passing in 2028
A poignant encounter between two visionaries: Mozart’s crystalline elegance and Janáček’s raw emotional intensity. This tribute explores shared humanity through contrasting sound worlds — from Mozart’s exuberant Symphony No. 25 and Piano Concerto No.17 to Janáček’s epic Taras Bulba and triumphant Sinfonietta.
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5. Viennese Schools
Mozart – Beethoven – Schoenberg – Schubert
Vienna through the ages: classical clarity, romantic depth, and modernist daring. Mozart’s brilliance and Beethoven’s stormy drive open a journey that leads through Schoenberg’s lush late romanticism and Schubert’s unfinished symphonic poetry — a musical evolution told in one evening.
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6. A Russian Journey
Gubaidulina – Shostakovich – Tchaikovsky
A panorama of Russian soul, from spiritual reflection to volcanic emotion. Gubaidulina’s mystical In Tempus Praesens and Shostakovich’s sparkling Piano Concerto No.1 set the stage for Tchaikovsky’s deeply human Pathétique. A concert of extremes — vulnerability, intensity, and transcendence.
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7. Mozart’s Stunning Early Works
A celebration of youthful genius. These early symphonies and concertos reveal Mozart’s astonishing mastery before the age of 25 — full of wit, bold harmonies, and irresistible charm. A pure Mozart evening of elegance, sparkle, and freshness, led and performed from the keyboard.
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8. Stravinsky/Bach Counterpoint
Two masters of structure and invention converse across time. Bach’s graceful baroque suites meet Stravinsky’s neoclassical brilliance in a programme that explores rhythm, clarity, and counterpoint. From the brilliance of The Firebird to the purity of Bach’s D minor concerto — a thrilling blend of past and future.
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9. All-Beethoven Night
An evening devoted to Beethoven’s unstoppable energy and humanity. The dramatic Coriolan Overture, a heroic Piano Concerto, and the groundbreaking Eroica Symphony together form a portrait of defiance, innovation, and hope. A concert of Beethoven at his most revolutionary.
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10. The Beethoven–Schubert Connection: 200 years anniversary
Marking 200 years since Schubert’s late symphonic masterpieces, this programme pairs two Viennese titans whose paths intertwined in genius and spirit. Beethoven’s majestic Triple Concerto meets Schubert’s radiant "Great" Symphony — framed by his sunny "Italian" Overture. A celebration of legacy, friendship, and lyrical grandeur.
