Johannes Moser
AUG 4 & 5

"He was a delight. He enthusiastically anticipated each turn of phrase. His tone sang and carried easily. He engaged the orchestra musicians, and they seemed to grow better by the measure when playing with him. "
Mark Swed, LA Times

SPAC welcomes Johannes Moser, Classical Music’s Newest Sensation!

Aug 4 – The Philadelphia Orchestra
Aug 5 – Saratoga Chamber Music Festival

Praised for his rich, gorgeous tone and playing that can range from lovely and elegant, to vigorous with head-banging, rock star energy, German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser has been hailed by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists.”

Johannes began the 2011/12 concert season by making his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic playing the Schumann concerto with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta who hand selected Johannes to perform for his 50th Anniversary concert.  In Oct 2011, Johannes performed the world premiere of Enrico Chapela’s Electric Cello Concerto “Magnetar” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel in both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Johannes has gained a reputation for his exquisite performances of lesser-known repertoire.  His affinity for new music has brought him much attention from leading conductors such as Pierre Boulez, who invited him to make his U.S. debut with the Chicago Symphony on the Rands Concerto.  Johannes is an enthusiastic advocate for the electric cello which he uses to explore new possibilities in sound as well as for improvisation. In addition to the Chapela premiere, Johannes premiered the Electric Cello Concerto by French composer Fabrice Bollon in 2011 and is constantly striving to inspire contemporary composers to write for the instrument.

A voracious reader of everything from Kafka to Collins, and an avid outdoorsman, New York-based Johannes Moser climbs mountains in his free time and has recently crossed the Alps on his mountain bike.

Johannes Moser plays on an Andrea Guaneri cello, built in 1694 on loan to him from a private collector.

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