Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo

Igudesman & Joo, who captivate audiences of all ages with their distinctive blend of musicianship, humor, groundbreaking arrangements and delightful madness, present a spectacle that illuminates their long-standing musical journey. At the same time, Best Of also means the end of this musical journey: at the end of 2025, this dynamic duo will take the stage for the last time.

Now the burning questions arise: What musical showdown will we witness? Will Mozart and Bond finally settle their epic duel? Will the mysterious identity of Beethoven's Elise finally be revealed? And just how colossal were Rachmaninoff's hands? Prepare for an evening full of surprises that will have die-hard fans and newcomers alike laughing.

Extasy

The HERBSTGOLD - Festival 2025 invites you to experience music in its deepest and most moving form. Under the motto “Extasy”, we dedicate ourselves to those moments in which music takes us beyond the everyday - into a state of intense devotion in which sounds, emotions and interpretation merge into an inseparable unity.

Ecstasy in music means the complete penetration of a work - for the performers as well as for the audience. These are the moments when a note resonates and time seems to stand still for a moment. When passion, virtuosity and expressiveness build a bridge between art and soul.

Experience renowned artists, extraordinary programs and inspiring encounters in the special ambience of Esterházy Palace. Let yourself be carried away by the power of music - to a festival that is entirely dedicated to the search for the sublime

 - JULIAN RACHLIN

Program and cast

Aleksey Igudesman, violin
Hyung-ki Joo, piano

Programme

20 Years of (musical madness with) Igudesman & Joo