Christoph Eschenbach (German: [ˈkʁɪstɔf ˈɛʃn̩bax]; born 20 February 1940) is a German pianist and conductor.

Over the course of seven decades, Christoph Eschenbach has built an impressive discography of over 100 recordings, both as a conductor and a pianist, with a repertoire ranging from J. S. Bach to contemporary music.

Christoph Eschenbach (born February 20, 1940 in Wroclaw) was a war orphan, raised in Schleswig-Holstein and Aachen by his mother's cousin, the pianist Wallydore Eschenbach. Her lessons laid the foundation of his illustrious musical career.

As Artistic Advisor and lecturer at the famous Kronberg Academy, he accompanies young violinists, cellists and violists on their way to become world class soloists. Christoph Eschenbach continues to explore new horizons and since September 2019 he is the Musical Director of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin.

Christoph Eschenbach continues to be a highly prized conductor at the orchestras and opera houses of the world. Since September, 2010, he holds the double role of Director of the John …

2024年11月27日 · On January 11 th and 12 th, the Houston Symphony reunites once again with former music director, Christoph Eschenbach in celebration of his 85 th birthday and Bruckner’s 200 th anniversary birthday. Though they were born more than a century apart, Eschenbach shares a connection with Bruckner as if they were close friends.

From September 2024, Christoph Eschenbach will serve as Chief conductor of Wroclaw Philharmonic - a return home for the 84-year-old, who was forced to flee from his home town of Wroclaw in the turmoils of World War II.

Over the course of seven decades, Christoph Eschenbach has built an impressive discography of over 100 recordings, both as a conductor and a pianist, with a repertoire ranging from J.S. Bach to contemporary music.

At the age of 11, the young boy was awestruck when he heard Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and witnessed how fired up the dozens of musicians around him. Twenty years later, Christoph Eschenbach conducted his first concert, performing Bruckner’s Third Symphony.

2024年1月6日 · Word just in from Poland: Christoph Eschenbach will become Artistic Director of the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic on September 1, 2024, and will hold this position until the end of...