The CHOPIN PLUS concert series places the iconic piano works of Frédéric Chopin in a thought-provoking dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Pietro Massa invites audiences to experience the timeless allure of Chopin’s music as it resonates across past and future soundscapes. Through annual matinees—held each year on the first Sunday in May—Massa explores the rich connections between Chopin’s oeuvre and the visionary worlds of other composers.
Each program pairs Chopin with a different colleague, casting Chopin as the central figure in a musical exchange that reveals his enduring influence and emotional depth. These carefully curated juxtapositions open new perspectives on Chopin’s work, shedding light on stylistic affinities and aesthetic contrasts that span centuries.
CHOPIN PLUS 2026
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Two Nocturnes, Op. 32
Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat major, Op. 61
Impromptu in A-flat major, Op. 29
Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54
FRANZ LISZT
Jeux d’eau à la Villa d’Este
Vallée d’Obermann
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
Rigoletto Concert Paraphrase
Pietro Massa, piano
Launched in 2025, the CHOPIN PLUS series spans multiple seasons, with one matinee concert per year at the Chamber Music Hall of the Berlin Philharmonie.