When does the concert start

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The end is planned for around 9:30 PM.

Where is the concert taking place

Villa Sawallisch, Hinterm Bichl 2, 83224 Grassau. The event takes place indoors.

Is there information on ticket prices

Concrete prices have not been verified. Ticket sales typically occur through regional tourist information and Ticket Scharf or by email at ticket@sawallisch-stiftung.de.

How is arrival and parking arranged

Limited parking is available at the house, free parking in the village. Access via A8 exit Bernau and B305 towards Grassau.

Is the location accessible

Information on the accessibility of the respective halls is currently not final confirmed. Information will be provided by the organizer.

Is there a pre-program or opening act

A pre-program is not announced. Changes and program details will be announced by the organizer.

Sound Poetry in Chiemgau: Poppen and Nishikawa Ignite Magic at Villa Sawallisch

Name: Concert with Christoph Poppen and Tomoko Nishikawa
Start: 2026-01-06 19:30:00
End: 2026-01-06 19:30:00
Location: Villa Sawallisch, Hinterm Bichl 2, 83224 Grassau

Chamber music that breathes: Poppen and Nishikawa at Villa Sawallisch

On January 6, 2026, Christoph Poppen (violin) and Tomoko Nishikawa (piano) will transform the Villa Sawallisch in Grassau into a resonant space for great chamber music. Two outstanding personalities from the European classical scene meet in an intimate setting – precise interplay, masterful sound culture, and a concert experience filled with goosebumps.

Subtlety and fire: The duo on stage

The live atmosphere in the villa carries every phrase. Poppen's cantabile tone, shaped by decades of artistic direction and award-winning recordings, meets Nishikawa's nuanced sound direction at the piano. In the synchronization of both voices, a dialogue of breath, bow, and pedal emerges – chamber music orchestration at its finest.

Sound colors in space: Acoustics and light

The wood-paneled halls of Villa Sawallisch capture the sound and let details shimmer: articulations stand out plastically in space, resonant heights balance with warm depths. Gentle lighting moods outline the contours of the stage performance and intensify the audience's atmosphere – every closing chord remains resonant.

Expertise with attitude: Context and repertoire

As Music Director of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and artistic director of international projects, Poppen brings interpretative vision shaped by years of experience with Munich and Cologne ensembles. Nishikawa, long active at HMTM Munich and sought after in international competitions, combines chamber music experience and stylistic precision. Together they refine classics of the violin literature – from lyrical sonata movements to virtuosic caprices.

Authority of sources: Reliable key data

The Villa Sawallisch is the seat of the Wolfgang Sawallisch Foundation and the stage for a renowned concert series. Official sources confirm the date, location, and context around masterclasses and final concerts in January – an ideal framework for a concentrated live experience without distance.

Conclusion

What can visitors expect? Chamber music at eye level, finely nuanced dynamics, and closeness to sound. Secure your evening at Villa Sawallisch – for a concert experience that will make the start of the year shine in Chiemgau.