What do they have in common? Their utter dedication to music – whether that is as soloists, performing with the most renowned orchestras and conductors, or in chamber music ensembles. Either way, Julia Fischer and Jan Lisiecki are exceptional in their field. The Canadian pianist with Polish roots has been performing at the Ruhr Piano Festival every year since his debut here in 2015. This year, he can even be heard twice. Following his concert in Dortmund with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, he will return for the 16th time to play alongside his chamber music partner Julia Fischer. Julia Fischer is not only one of the most highly sought-after violinists of her generation but also a pianist of the highest calibre. In this concert, she will be performing Schubert’s Fantasia in F minor for piano four hands. Jan Lisiecki raves about playing music together: “We are both inspired by the other and can thus produce something different, fresh, with each one of us bringing their own perspective to bear on the work concerned.” This is a premiere we are very much looking forward to!