The Next Generation: Leonhard Baumgartner
Images: Courtesy of the Artist
April 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM
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Join us for an exceptional evening as we present the remarkable young violinist Leonhard Baumgartner, Winner of the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition (2024), joined by distinguished pianist Eri Kang. Despite his young age, Baumgartner has already established himself as an artist of striking maturity, technical brilliance, and compelling stage presence: Qualities that mark him as one of the most promising violinists of his generation.
About the Concert
The program reflects both virtuosity and depth, opening with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata in D major, Op. 12 No. 1 – a work that demands classical clarity and expressive nuance. The elegance of Fritz Kreisler’s Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven highlights Baumgartner’s stylistic versatility and refined tone. A rare centerpiece of the evening is the Sonata “Au tombeau” by Pietro Locatelli, completed and arranged by Eugène Ysaÿe, a work of dramatic intensity and virtuosic brilliance. With the contemporary Cadenza by Austrian composer Johanna Doderer, Baumgartner bridges tradition and the music of our time. The recital concludes with works by Robert Schumann, including the poetic Intermezzo from the F.A.E. Sonata and the sweeping Fantaisie in C major, Op. 131 in Kreisler’s arrangement.
About the Artists
Leonhard Baumgartner
Leonhard Baumgartner is one of the most outstanding young violinists of his generation. Born in Austria, he gained international recognition after winning First Prize at the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition (2024), alongside major awards at the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, the Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition, and the Osaka International Music Competition. In 2023, he received the Discovery Award of the International Classical Music Awards. He has performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras and appears regularly at leading festivals and venues across Europe and Asia, praised for his technical brilliance, stylistic versatility, and expressive depth.
Eri Kang
Eri Kang is a Japanese-born Korean violinist known for her refined artistry and versatile international career as a soloist and chamber musician. She has appeared at major venues including the 92nd Street Y, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Weill Hall, and has performed with orchestras such as the San Jose Symphony and the Kioi Sinfonietta Tokyo. Praised by publications including the Los Angeles Times and The Strad and featured on NPR and WQXR, Kang studied at the Toho School of Music and The Juilliard School and is widely respected for her musical depth, technical command, and collaborative excellence.