Menahem Pressler not only is an extraordinary musician, he also is a great teacher. And no talent can thrive without a teacher. That is why in this most recent anniversary concert in the Recital Hall master and student meet in various ways for a festive programme centred on the future. Menahem Pressler not only celebrates his ninetieth birthday, surrounded by the young Fancy Fiddlers, but also performs together with his young Dutch student Lucas Jussen.
Lucas Jussen is the eldest of the Jussen brothers who over the last years are becoming a craze at the grand piano. Both together with his brother Arthur and as a solo player, Lucas Jussen features among the greatest future stars. The fact that in the Concertgebouw he stands next to Menahem Pressler has everything to do with the great store the Concertgebouw sets to young musicians. Not only in series such as Rising Stars and ‘Jonge Nederlanders’ (young Dutch musicians), but also in combination with renowned musicians who serve as an inspiring example.

Concert : 20 December 2013 – Kleine Zaal Concertgebouw