Fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz

Classical music as it was intended to be heard: on a Viennese fortepiano.

In this delightful concert, Vienna-based fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz and soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani perform Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven as those composers intended their music to be heard.

Daniel specializes in historically informed performance. Called “the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News), he has been praised for imbuing “[Beethoven’s] tenderness, longing, and frustration into the very notes” (Orlando Sentinel), for “lavish but tasteful” playing (Classical Sonoma), and as “a privilege to hear” (Marblehead Current). He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and performs exclusively on historic Viennese fortepianos.

Appearing with him at the Raven is Grammy-nominated soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani, who is known for her expressive interpretations of Lieder — Classical-era songs. Ellis Kampari has appeared at Carnegie Hall and performed with leading ensembles including American Bach Soloists, Apollo’s Fire, Opera Lafayette, and Portland Baroque Orchestra. She lives in Los Angeles and teaches at USC.

What is a Fortepiano? Watch a short video below from Daniel’s website.