Star pianist Buchbinder and actress Jentsch as a guest in Austria!

Star pianist Buchbinder and actress Jentsch as a guest in Austria!

Wien, Österreich - On May 6, 2025, the program "Welcome Austria" with Stermann and Grissemann will be broadcast on ORF 1 at 10 p.m. The transfer to ORF ON begins from 8 p.m. The spectators can look forward to Rudolf Buchbinder, the masterful pianist and honorary member of the Vienna Philharmonic, and the actress Julia Jentsch.

Rudolf Buchbinder will speak of his impressive concerts in Tokyo, New York and Vienna on the show. The pianist looks back on over 60 years of career, in which his piano interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven's works are considered a benchmark. He has performed the 32 piano sonatas of Beethoven over 60 times worldwide and is known for his ability to combine tradition with innovation. Buchbinder recently opened the 2024/25 season in the Vienna Musikverein with a Schubert concert, which once again underlines its outstanding position in the music world, as Grafenegg.

Julia Jentsch and her latest film

Julia Jentsch, known from films such as "The fat years are over" and "Sophie Scholl - the last few days", will also be a guest. She talks about her role in the new film "What Marielle knows", in which she plays the mother of a telepathy-aged 14-year-old. Jentsch, whose acting talent is strongly recognized, brings a breath of fresh air to the entertainment program.

The program is followed by "Maschek", which also runs on ORF 1 at 11:00 p.m. Current topics such as the death of Pope Francis and speculation about his successor are dealt with here. The renowned Professor Peter Filzmaier will set up a world record, while in the subsequent program "Guten Nacht Austria" Dacapo at 11:30 p.m.

Buchbinder's special projects

A special highlight in Buchbinder's career is the publication of his complete admission of the 32 piano sonatas and the five piano concerts on German gramophone, which was published on the occasion of its 75th birthday in December 2021. In addition, Buchbinder initiated the new Diabelli variations, a project in which eleven contemporary composers wrote personal variations on the rolling topic of Diabelli. This variation was premiered worldwide and is part of his tour programs that have already traveled to City such as Leipzig, Vienna and Paris.

Buchbinder is a passionate advocate of source research and has an extensive collection of grades. He published several books, including an autobiography and works on Beethoven, which reflect his deep connection to music and its history. His last publications include the album "Soirée de Vienne", which deals with a Viennese evening company and its publication in November 2022.

In his role as the artistic director of the Grafenegg Festival, Buchbinder plays an important role in promoting orchestral music in Europe and thus sustainably shapes the musical landscape. From all these aspects it can be seen that Buchbinder and Jentsch offer an exciting and versatile program that will enrich the audience both musically and culturally.