The New Streichersalon
In 2007 I moved to the famous Ungargasse (Hungarian street) in the 3rd district of Vienna.
The Ungargasse is a very important street in the history of Viennese music.
Just a few blocks down the street, in the apartment Ungargasse 5, Beethoven worked on his Missa Solemnis in 1819 and on his famous 9th Symphony, in cold winter 1823/1824.
My neighbourhouse, Ungargasse 46, is the former Streicherhof, where Andreas Streicher and Nanette Stein founded their famous piano firm.
They where close friends of Beethoven and inventors of the Wiener Mechanik of the hammerklavier.
In 1812 Streicher built a concert hall here. “Haus Streicher” was one of the most beloved concert halls in Vienna.
It became a renowned center for chamber music and for Viennese musicians.
Beethovens latest piano and chamber music pieces were performed on Sunday afternoons for the upper class audience.
Before the Musikverein was founded, the Streicherhof was the most important concert hall in Vienna.
Spring 2025 I will restore the tradition of chamber music concerts in the Ungargasse and start the New Streichersalon, giving my piano and chamber music students a stage to perform their concert-repertoire in a pleasant environment and in return offering a circle of friends beautiful music with a homely atmosphere.
Upcoming salon-concerts
22.03.26, 14h
Kento Yu
Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin & Kapustin
Kento is a 20-year-old pianist, composer, organist and music student from Yokohama, Japan.
Born in 2005, he began studying piano at the age of 2. His interest in music grew throughout his childhood, and by the age of 6, he aspired to become a pianist, leading him to study under Ms. Kyoko Ikemura. In 2017, he began working with Ms. Masumi Kagawa to prepare for his studies in Vienna. In 2019, he enrolled at AMADEUS International School Vienna as an IB student and started his piano studies under Prof. Adrian Cox at the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA). In 2021, he became one of the first IB CP Music students in Europe and successfully completed the programme in 2023. He is currently studying Media Music at JAM Music LAB Private University, receiving piano instruction from Ms. Clara Biermasz.
He is an experienced accompanist, regularly accompanying other music students during his time at AMADEUS. He has accompanied violinists, cellists, sopranos, choirs, bands, chamber music ensembles, and ballet dancers. Additionally, he has performed in piano trios and played piano concertos with orchestras. Beyond his studies, he works as an accompanist at the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy, works as a church organist, posts a variety of videos on his YouTube channel and releases music under his alias, “Myu.”
Masterclasses:
2022 - AMADEUS Vienna Piano Masterclass: Hyung-ki Joo
2024 - Wiener Musikseminar: Alexander Rössler
2025 - Meisterklassen Gutenstein: Clara Biermasz
Awards:
2022 - 32nd Young Musician International Competition ‘Città di Barletta’: 2nd Prize
2022 - AMAA (Amadeus Music and Arts Academy): Igudesman & Joo Scholarship
2023 - 24th Osaka International Music Competition: Finalist
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09.06.25, 18h
Jacqueline Wan Ning Wang
Works by Mozart, Chopin & Bacewicz
Jacqueline Wang is born in Australia and she is currently 10 years old.
She has been studying piano with Glenn Riddle since she was eight and now she is studying with Clara Biermasz.
Despite her youth, Jacqueline has already received numerous prizes both locally and internationally.
Her innate musicality and dedication earn her recognition and acclaim far beyond her years. Locally, she won numerous prizes at the Ringwood, Bendigo, Monash, and Eisteddfod by the Bay
competitions. Mostly, she was awarded the Musical Society of Victoria’s Prestigious Des Stephenson Memorial Award in Australia. In 2023, Jacqueline achieved a significant milestone by winning the
second prize in Thailand Chopin competition, a testament to her exceptional talent and artistry. Her performance captivated audiences and judges alike, receiving praise for her technical brilliance and
emotional depth. And in October 2023, Jacqueline won the 4th prize in the Polish Music Festival, and the adjudicator was so impressed with her playing. In early 2024, Jacqueline participated in 17th Akaroa Music festival in New Zealand where she had masterclass with prof Michael Endres. Michael also spoke highly regarding Jacqueline’s Chopin interpretations. In late May 2024, she was one of the Laureates in the 31 st Szafarnia Chopin Competition for children in Group under 10 years old. And later in July 2024, she made her appearance to the Professional Junior category of Indonesia International Piano Competition, and she advances to the final round which she gained her first experience performing with Jakarta Symphony Orchestra of Mozart Concerto K271 in E Flat Major, and she won second prize. Jacqueline is also the youngest in Australia to receive the Licentiate in Music which is a diploma in performance in 2024. As Jacqueline continues to evolve as an artist, her talent and passion for music serve as an inspiration to aspiring musicians around the world.
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10.05.25, 18h
Johana Vitova (Czech Republic)
Works by Mozart, Chopin & Moszkowski
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
* Karlovarská růžička 2018 (1st prize)
* Prague Junior Note 2024 (2nd prize)
* International Piano Contest VIRTUOSI PER MUSICA DI PIANOFORTE 2023 (2nd prize)
* International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth 2023, Szafarnia (Distinction)
* St. Cecilia International Competition 2022, Porto (1st prize and a special prize)
* International Mozart Piano Competition Amadeus Brno 2021 (2nd prize)
* Prague Junior Note 2021 (2nd prize)
* Prague Junior Note 2020 (2nd prize)
* Young Pianists Play on Steinway 2019 (2nd prize and a special prize)
* International Competition Pro Bohemia Ostrava 2019 (2nd prize and a special prize)
* Karlovarská růžička 2018 (1st prize)
MASTERCLASSES
* Clara Biermasz – Meisterklassen Gutenstein 2024 & 2025
* Ivan Klánský – Masterclass as a part of special prize of Young Pianists
* Leonel Morales – Masterclass Granada 2023
* Marek Kozák –Masterclasses in Český Krumlov in 2022, 2023, 2024 and regular chambre music classes
* MenART 2020-2021 – tutor: Ivo Kahánek, Magdaléna Kožená Foundation's scholarship for talented children
CONCERTS
* Prague Spring Festival 2021 - MenART concert series
* Smetanova Litomyšl 2021 - MenART concert series
* Martinské slavnosti klavíru 2022 and 2023 (Mozart piano concerto K.413 and K.414 with string quintet)
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11.04.25, 18h
Jacqueline Wan Ning Wan (Australia)
Works by Bach, Mozart & Chopin
