Erika Baikoff | Roman Borisov

From the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Artists Programme to the ensemble of the Bavarian State Opera: Erika Baikoff has long demonstrated her ability to shine on the lieder stage, as evidenced by her First Prize at the Helmut Deutsch Lieder Competition.

With her debut at the Kölner Philharmonie, the Russian-American soprano demonstrates her penchant for sophisticated programmes that are as multifaceted as her lyrical and radiantly youthful soprano voice. Her recital takes the audience on a journey from the Romantic composer Schumann, through the two composer-pianists Sergei Rachmaninoff and Nikolaj Medtner – who skilfully showcased their instrument in their lieder as well – to the songs of Samuel Barber.

In the concerts of the Lied, Chamber Music, and Quartetto series, we aim to create an atmosphere that brings musicians and the audience closer together—through brief introductions and lighting that make our large concert hall feel a bit like a chamber music venue. Come closer!

Thomas Fiedler will serve as the host for this concert.

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