The interplay between violinist Marley Erickson and pianist Matthieu Idmtal combines sonic brilliance with deeply felt musicality to create an extraordinary concert experience. With technical mastery, subtle expressiveness, and an intense stage presence, the two artists present a program brimming with passion and poetry. Between sonority, sophistication, and expressiveness, a multifaceted dialogue unfolds between violin and piano that leaves a lasting impression on the audience.
Short biographies
Marley Erickson captivates audiences with her extraordinary virtuosity on the violin, which has enthralled international audiences from an early age. With technical brilliance, unwavering precision, and profound musical expression, she performs solo concertos, chamber music, and world premieres at the highest level. Her repertoire is characterized by interpretive versatility and an unmistakable tone. Whether on the most prestigious stages of Europe and North America, at renowned festivals, or in collaboration with leading orchestras and conductors—Marley Erickson captivates audiences with a combination of artistic maturity, radiant virtuosity, and an intense stage presence that leaves a lasting impression.
Matthieu Idmtal has long since established himself as a leading figure on both national and international stages. Critics and audiences alike recognize him as an artist with an unmistakable musical style, whose highly sensitive interpretations touch the heart in a special way and leave a lasting impression. His piano playing is characterized by an extraordinary tonal quality, technical mastery, and a subtle nuance of expression that lend his performance a special depth and radiance. Not least, his deeply received engagement with the works of Alexander Scriabin has earned him a reputation in recent years as a distinguished interpreter of this repertoire.
“Shpigl will be remembered for the remarkable artist with the ‘old soul,’ Marley Erickson, who brought the piece to life… World, watch out—here she comes.”
— San Francisco Classical Voice, 2016