Do not miss this exciting recital featuring Hansjörg Schellenberger whose illustrious career as an oboist includes serving as the principal oboe of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under legendary conductors such as Herbert von Karajan, Carlo Maria Giulini, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, and Claudio Abbado. The program will consist of pieces by Robert and Clara Schumann, and a second act featuring some of the virtuoso pieces of Kalliwoda and Giovanni Paggi.
Schellenberger is currently serving as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berliner Symphoniker. Mr. Schellenberger will be joined by ICM Director of Collaborative Piano, Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich.
Hansjörg Schellenberger, born in Munich, Germany, in 1948, demonstrated early musical talent, winning prestigious competitions and embarking on a multifaceted career as an oboist, conductor, and chamber musician. Throughout his extensive career, he has performed globally, collaborated with renowned musicians, and held notable positions, including as principal conductor of the Okayama Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berliner Symphoniker. Additionally, Schellenberger is dedicated to teaching, leading a select oboe class at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia and contributing to chamber music education. Schellenberger and his wife Margit-Anna Süß live in the Chiemgau Alps with their four children.
Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, a prodigious pianist from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, amassed a collection of accolades early in life. Having trained under Vera Gornostaeva and finally with Stanislav Ioudenitch, she earned top prizes at international competitions and performed globally, including solo recitals and collaborations with esteemed musicians. Presently, Lisovskaya-Sayevich is highly active in chamber music performances following her extensive career as a soloist and orchestral collaborator, and serves as Park ICM’s Director of Collaborative Piano.