At the heart of Romanticism lies the individuality of each human being, illuminated against the sweeping transformations of the Industrial Revolution. Music became the voice of emancipation, and within this vibrant spectrum Ludwig van Beethoven pioneered a new form of tone painting. From his innovations blossomed the Romantic era, carried forward by Felix Mendelssohn and his contemporaries.

This year’s festival is dedicated to making this tone painting come alive through the rich color palette of the fortepiano. Our focus turns to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy—virtuoso, master of improvisation, and a true trailblazer of Romanticism.

We invite you to experience the brilliance of this musical awakening:

- Solo recitals showcasing the expressive power of the fortepiano,
- Chamber concerts highlighting the intimate dialogue of Romantic music,
- Educational concerts for school classes, opening the doors of discovery to the next generation.

Thanks to the generous support of our patrons and sponsors, the Fortepiano Concert Association e.V. proudly presents the 16th Fortepiano Festival. To all who make this celebration possible, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.

I am very much looking forward to seeing you again at our concerts in 2025!

Warmly,

Yuko Abe-Haueis

Director FORTEPIANO KONZERTVEREIN