“Prayer of Remembrance” — Concerto for Viola and Piano

“Prayer of Remembrance” — Concert for Viola and Piano at Georg’s Gallery

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Haus Lebenstein invites you to a special concert evening at Georgs Galerie in Epe. Under the title “Prayer of Remembrance,” violist Semjon Kalinowsky and pianist Nikolai Abramov will present an extraordinary program for viola and piano.

The concert is conceived as an interfaith musical dialogue and combines spiritual depth with musical diversity. Inspired by Jewish liturgy, it bridges tradition and modernity in a striking way. In addition to well-known works such as Max Bruch’s “Kol Nidrei” and Ernest Bloch’s “Prayer,” the program also features rarely performed compositions that the musicians have rediscovered through intensive research—including works by Joseph Sulzer and Joachim Stutschewsky.

This rare combination of viola and piano promises a particularly multifaceted musical experience—at times intimate and meditative, at other times expressive and powerful.

Semjon Kalinowsky is one of the most distinguished ambassadors of his instrument and performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. He is particularly interested in rediscovering forgotten works and expanding the viola repertoire. He is accompanied on the piano by Nikolai Abramov, a versatile pianist with international training and a concert career.

The program includes, among other works, pieces by Albert Kellermann, Alexandre Tansman, Joel Engel, Paul Dessau, Jacob Weinberg, and Béla Kovács, as well as traditional Jewish melodies arranged in new styles.

Admission is free of charge.

Those interested can find more information, current dates, and ways to get involved at:
www.hauslebenstein.de