Cultural highlight: cellist Johannes Moser inspires in Güstrow!

Cultural highlight: cellist Johannes Moser inspires in Güstrow!

There is hardly an artist who speaks about a region with as much passion as the internationally renowned cellist Johannes Moser. The Munich native, who learned to make music from David Geringas in Lübeck, has deep ties to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Moser particularly values ​​the connection through his wife, whose family has a holiday home in Boltenhagen. He describes the vastness of the region as similar to the landscapes of his native Canada and raves about the nature of this area.

On July 5th, Moser will perform at the Ernst Barlach Theater in Güstrow - a much-anticipated concert that he will perform together with the pianist Andrei Korobeinikov gives. The program promises top-class works by composers such as Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Franck and Nadia Boulanger that will captivate listeners. Moser calls Korobeinikov a “color magician” on the piano and appreciates his musical freedom, which will make the concert a special experience.

Artistic roots and successes

Johannes Moser is not only a talented cellist, but also a musician with an impressive career. Born on June 14, 1979 into a traditional musical family, he received his first cello lessons from his father, the famous cellist Kai Moser. After graduating with honors from the Hanns Eisler University of Music in Berlin in 2005, his international career began, which brought him into contact with renowned orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. He has won several awards, including the ECHO KLASSIK in various categories, such as that for young artist of the year in 2007.

Of particular note is his second place at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Competition in 2002, which further cemented his reputation as an outstanding cellist. Moser is also active as a teacher and has been passing on his knowledge at the Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2012.

Social commitments and musical discoveries

But Moser is not just a virtuoso on stage; he is also heavily involved in the social sector. Through his appearances at flash mobs and concerts in prisons and workshops for the disabled, he learns how music can influence people. Such events not only give him a deeper connection to the music, but also to the people who listen to it.

In an interview he comments on the music of the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, whose works he recorded together with Korobeinikov. Moser emphasizes that Martinů has an unfair reputation for being difficult to understand. He sees in his music a deep melody and rhythmic interest that remains hidden for many listeners. Moser describes Martinů's cello sonatas as profound and playful, characteristics that should receive more attention in his upcoming concerts.

In summary, Johannes Moser is not only a first-class musician, but also a person with heart and commitment to his art and society. His upcoming concert in Güstrow promises to be another highlight of this musical journey.

Remember: The performance takes place on July 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the Ernst Barlach Theater in Güstrow, and the ticket prices are more than fair at 20 and 8 euros respectively. An absolute must for music lovers!