Don't miss Berlin's powerhouse Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester bringing their A-game to Shanghai - with wunderkind conductor Patrick Hahn and piano rebel Fazıl Say serving up Mendelssohn's watery magic, Mozart's sunshine concerto, and Beethoven's dance-till-you-drop Seventh. This is German orchestral tradition at its most thrilling, from one of Europe's sharpest ensembles.

This concert features a full program of German-Austrian classics, showcasing the Berlin Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester's mastery of this tradition. The collaboration between conductor Patrick Hahn and pianist Fazıl Say—both musicians with "musical DNA" that extends beyond classical—promises to spark extraordinary artistic chemistry.

Conductor: Patrick Hahn

One of the youngest music directors among German-speaking orchestras, equally adept in symphonic and operatic repertoire, he has conducted renowned ensembles like the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and Semperoper Dresden.

Among his peers, Hahn is one of the most sought-after and electrifying conductors. In his fourth season in Wuppertal, he has programmed masterworks like Mahler's Symphony No. 5, Bruckner's Symphony No. 5, and Messiaen's Turangalîla-Symphonie, alongside operas such as Strauss's Salome and Mozart's Don Giovanni.

Pianist: Fazıl Say

A four-time winner of Germany's Echo Klassik Awards, equally celebrated as performer and composer, his works are championed by leading artists and ensembles.

As a in-demand soloist, Say frequently serves as artist-in-residence for concert halls, orchestras, and festivals. His collaborations span Europe and America's top orchestras and conductors, with a repertoire ranging from Bach to Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, through Romantic and modern works—including his own compositions.

Say has released best-selling albums on Teldec Classics and Warner Classics, winning four Echo Klassik Awards.

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

Shaped by maestros like Lorin Maazel, Riccardo Chailly, and Vladimir Ashkenazy, this Grammy-winning orchestra is celebrated for its opera recordings.

Founded in 1946 (originally as the RIAS Symphony Orchestra) under Ferenc Fricsay, the ensemble gained renown for its transparent, precise, and fluid sound, quickly attracting top conductors and becoming a standout among German orchestras.

The orchestra tours globally, regularly appearing at the Salzburg and Baden-Baden Festivals. Its acclaimed discography includes the 2011 Grammy-winning premiere recording of Distant Love under Nagano.