Under the title "Broadway Glitz and English Rain," musicians Yoko Kuwahara and Margreta Häfer invite you to a special performance as part of the WeinKlang concert series at the Alte Druckerei Ottensen. Having shared the stage for ten years, the two artists celebrate a decade of musical and personal chemistry with a program that honors both the familiar and the magic of the unknown.
Their interplay is a captivating dialogue, shaped by years of experience on stages across Europe and Asia, as well as numerous radio and television productions. With their latest program, the duo has crafted a journey that perfectly complements the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Alte Druckerei.
The voyage begins with the vibrant "New York State of Mind," leading directly to Broadway. Here, the artists let George Gershwin improvise at the piano before exploring the tonal colors of pioneering American female composers: Florence Price and Amy Beach. A sharp atmospheric contrast follows with the subtle "London Calling." At the heart of this segment lies Frank Bridge’s dramatic Cello Sonata—a work of shattering intensity, born of deep melancholy and passionate defiance. Alongside the elegant sounds of Edward Elgar, the duo proves that perceived British "coolness" actually conceals an impressive emotional depth.
Unconventional and deeply devoted, Yoko and Margreta create a dialogue between famous chamber music masterpieces and rarely performed compositions. Their world-class performance is complemented by an approachable, witty narration that invites the audience into the hearts of the composers. It is an invitation to leave the here and now for a moment, to immerse oneself in these soundscapes, and to return to everyday life filled with inspiration and new energy.
