PHOTO GALLERY: Piano Recital by Professor Oliver Kern Enchants the Audience in Čapljina

As part of the ARDEA 2025 International Classical Music Seminar, a magnificent piano recital by the renowned German pianist Oliver Kern took place in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Čapljina. The performance left the audience deeply moved, earning the artist a long and heartfelt applause.

🎼 Concert Program

The evening’s program showcased a captivating selection of works by both classical and contemporary composers:

• Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”
  I. Allegro con brio
  II. Introduzione. Adagio molto
  III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato
• Jinsoo Kim: Nocturne in the Mist
  A contemporary piece imbued with lyrical melancholy, “Nocturne in the Mist” was brought to life with poetic subtlety, conjuring images of still waters shrouded in fog and the quiet longing of the human heart.
• Richard Wagner / Franz Liszt: Tristan und Isolde – Liebestod
  In Liszt’s masterful piano transcription, Kern delivered an emotionally rich interpretation of this famous operatic love-death.
• Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68
  • Prélude
  • Fugue
  • Rigaudon
  • Toccata
    Kern's performance of Ravel’s neoclassical suite highlighted both his technical brilliance and delicate musicality.

✨ A Night to Remember

More than just a concert, the evening was a celebration of refined artistry and musical storytelling. Professor Kern captivated every listener with his expressive interpretations, confirming his place among Europe’s most distinguished pianists.

This unforgettable recital once again underscored the mission of the ARDEA Seminar — to bring world-class classical music to the heart of Čapljina and to inspire future generations of musicians.

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