Charity Concert “New Moon. New Faces” on January 31, 2025 at Hotel Klosterhof
On January 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., the popular concert series “New Moon. New Faces” once again invites you to a remarkable musical evening at the Hotel Klosterhof in Bayerisch Gmain. This benefit concert showcases two rising stars whose virtuosity and depth of musical expression are sure to captivate audiences: violinist Laura Katherina Handler and pianist Anastasiia Kliuchereva.
Outstanding Young Talents on One Stage
Violinist Laura Katherina Handler, born in Munich in 1998, began studying violin and voice at the age of six. Since then, she has enjoyed an impressive career, studying at prestigious institutions such as the Zakhar Bron Academy in Interlaken, the Leopold Mozart Institute, the University Mozarteum in Salzburg, and, most recently, the Berlin University of the Arts. She has earned numerous honors, including the “Paul Roczek Award” (2022) and a special prize at the 20th International Khachaturian Competition (2024). Laura has performed in renowned venues such as the Herkulessaal in Munich, the Berliner Philharmonie, and the Vienna Musikverein. Supported by scholarships from the International Music Academy in Liechtenstein, the Villa Musica Rheinland-Pfalz Foundation, and the Sinfonima Foundation, she performs on a precious Giuseppe Odoardi violin from 1780. For more information, visit www.laurahandler.com.
Born in 2004, pianist Anastasiia Kliuchereva completed her studies at the Central Music School of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2022 before continuing her education with Prof. Pavel Gililov at the University Mozarteum Salzburg. She has already garnered numerous international awards, including prizes at the Vienna International Competition (2024) and the International “Classic Piano” Competition in Dubai (2024). Anastasiia has performed with distinguished orchestras, captivating audiences with her technical precision, impressive maturity, and profound musical sensitivity.
A Versatile Program of Masterworks
The evening’s program includes outstanding works from the Classical and Romantic eras, as well as dynamic pieces from other musical periods:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Variations on a Minuet by Duport, K.573
- Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op.35 (1st movement)
- Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D Minor (excerpts)
- Jules Massenet: “Méditation” from the opera “Thaïs”
This selection promises a vibrant interplay of diverse styles, emotions, and techniques. Delicate Mozartian elegance meets Chopin’s romantic intensity, Khachaturian’s expressive richness, and Massenet’s gentle lyricism.
An Evening for a Good Cause
Tickets are €25 in advance (including a welcome drink) and €30 at the door. By attending, you’ll be supporting charitable projects promoted by the Rotary Club Salzburg International. This concert unites artistic excellence with social engagement—truly a feast for both the ears and the heart.
Take this opportunity to experience two extraordinary musicians up close, and help foster cultural and social exchange in our region. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing an inspiring evening together!
Photo: © Andrej Grilc
