ATOS TRIO
Annette von Hehn (violine), Thomas Hoppe (piano), Stefan Heinemeyer (cello)
Since its foundation in 2003, the ATOS Trio has conquered the world's most prestigious concert halls, accompanied by overwhelming reactions from critics and audiences.
"Three voices – one sound: it´s this absolutely perfect unit of phrasing, sound, feel and interpretation that distinguishes the ATOS Trio from all others”.
- (Detroit FreePress, USA) -
From the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, the most prestigious US prize for the genre, and the Melbourne Competition with numerous special prizes to the exclusive award as New Generation Artists by the BBC: the ATOS Trio has been elevated to the top of the podium since its early years. And from Carnegie Hall New York to the major festivals and Oceania: ATOS is acclaimed by audiences and celebrated by critics.
Mar. 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
(doors open 6:45pm)
ATOS Trio
"Brilliant - Sparkling - Beautyful - Dancing - Joyfull - Passion - and what a lovely interaction between three great musicians."
Program for the anniversary “2 years of
feingeistmusik – chamber music at Nicolaihaus”
PÄ“teris Vasks: Episodi e Canto Perpetuo
With Episodi e Canto perpetuo (1985), PÄ“teris Vasks opens the concert with a work of deep inward focus. Fragmentary “episodes” contrast with a broadly unfolding, almost timeless “canto perpetuo”. From austere soundscapes emerge sudden emotional surges; silence itself becomes a means of expression. Music of spiritual concentration – searching, fragile, and quietly hopeful.
Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in a minor
Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor (1914) is a masterpiece of colour and precision. Basque-inflected rhythms shape the opening, the scherzo-like Pantoum plays with shifting metres, and a powerful Passacaille leads to a finale of almost orchestral brilliance. Written on the eve of the First World War, the trio combines refined sensuality with nervous, driving energy.
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Gaspar Cassadó: Piano Trio in C major
Gaspar Cassadó’s Piano Trio in C major (1926) provides a vibrant and virtuosic conclusion. Rhythmically sharp, richly coloured and infused with a Spanish spirit, the work balances brilliance with lyrical elegance. A celebrated cellist himself, Cassadó writes with instrumental flair and theatrical instinct – culminating in a finale full of wit, momentum and infectious energy.