About the Event
After a year-long pause, the NOACK Concert Series proudly resumes with an evening of music at the Werkstatt of the Bildgießerei Hermann Noack. This new season opens with two exceptionally talented young artists — violinist Jacques Forestier and pianist Boris Kusnezow — whose artistry bridges tradition and innovation.
The program, titled Song and Dance, weaves together works from Bartók to Brahms, Bach to Gershwin, creating a vibrant journey through contrasting styles and moods. At its center lies Brahms’s lyrical Regenlied Sonata, framed by the rhythmic vitality of folk-inspired works and the brilliance of virtuosic showpieces.
This concert also offers a special preview of the album Jacques and Boris will record the following day, giving the audience a rare chance to experience this repertoire live in the intimate setting of the Noack Werkstatt before it is captured in the studio.
The NOACK Concert Series is presented in collaboration between the NOACK Bildgießerei & Gallery and the Althafen Foundation. We extend our warm thanks to Sonia Simmenauer and the initiative Zukunft.musik for their support in making this concert possible.
6:00 p.m. – Admission & Exhibition Preview
7:00 p.m. – Concert Begins
8:30 p.m. – Three-Course Dinner with Wine Pairing
€25 – Tickets for Concert & Wine Reception
€97 – Three-Course Dinner with the Artists
The Program
Song and Dance
Béla Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances
Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor (Sarabande)
Eugène Ysaÿe: Violin Sonata No. 4 (Sarabande)
Johannes Brahms: Sonata in G Major “Regenlied” Op. 100
I. Vivace, ma non troppo – II. Adagio – III. Allegro molto moderato
Intermission
Eugène Ysaÿe: Violin Sonata No. 5 (Danse rustique)
Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (after Schubert): Grand Caprice on “Der Erlkönig”
Richard Wagner: Albumblatt
Henryk Wieniawski: Polonaise in D Major
George Gershwin (arr. Jascha Heifetz): Selections from “Porgy and Bess”
I. Summertime – II. Bess, You Is My Woman Now – III. It Ain’t Necessarily So
About the Musicians
Jacques Forestier · Violin
At only 19 years old, Jacques Forestier has already emerged as one of the most promising violinists of his generation. Winner of several international competitions, he is equally at home in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. His playing is celebrated for its sensitivity, intensity, and maturity well beyond his years. A student of renowned mentors, Forestier has quickly established himself on Europe’s leading stages and is developing a distinctive artistic voice that blends virtuosity with deep musical insight.
Boris Kusnezow · Piano
Praised for his versatility and artistic depth, Boris Kusnezow is one of Germany’s most accomplished pianists, equally admired as a soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. His performances span international concert halls and festivals, where his nuanced interpretations and collaborative artistry have won acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Kusnezow is also dedicated to mentoring young talent, holding a professorship at the University of Music and Theatre in Munich, and remains a driving force in shaping the next generation of musicians.