German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is one of the most sought-after and versatile artists today. As a soloist, conductor, and artistic director, he performs repertoire spanning from early music to the contemporary. He was a recipient of the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship in 2009, a BBC New Generation Artist 2010–2012, received the Beethoven Ring Award at Bonn’s Beethovenfest in 2015, and was awarded the international music prize Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg in 2018.

Artist Lounges

The spark of creativity is unique for every individual. Drawing on the theme “Milestones,” the Artist Lounge is an in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal. Come discover more about these great artists in a warm, intimate setting.