25 December 2025
Teodor Currentzis: A Conductor Redefining the Boundaries of Classical Music
Teodor Currentzis is often called a punk, a goth, an anarchist, and a revolutionary in classical music. The European press is generous with sweeping descriptions, but they all agree on one thing: his concerts shatter conventional canons and simultaneously captivate. Reviewers may begin with bewilderment, but almost always end with admiration for the charisma, energy, and scale of the Greek-Russian maestro's personality.
Currentzis's musical path was largely shaped by his studies in St. Petersburg with the legendary teacher Ilya Musin. It was there that his understanding of conducting as a synthesis of artist, director, and actor was formed. For Currentzis, a conductor is not simply a tempo-setter, but a conduit for the score's inner energy, who must "be" the music, not manipulate it from the outside.
In his work, the maestro strives not for status or external effect, but to create a special spiritual space—a kind of "musical monastery." He selects works only when he senses an opportunity to rediscover them, and works with the material as a living language, where intuition, silence, and a responsibility to the listener for every minute of the performance are essential.
For Currentzis, music is an intimate and ritualistic art, capable of healing and awakening compassion. His interpretations create a sense of extreme concentration and inner freedom, which is why his concerts often feel like revelations. On our website you can buy tickets to Teodor Currentzis's performances and personally experience an experience that is difficult to compare with anything else.
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4 February
Teodor Currentzis presents: musicAeterna to perform Kurtág and Brahms at the Conservatory
The Tchaikovsky Conservatory will feature the program "Brahms, Kurtág" performed by Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna choir and orchestra—a concert reflecting on time, memory, and human destiny.
3 February
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna: "ESPERIA" Program at Zaryadye Concert Hall
Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra at Zaryadye Concert Hall. The "ESPERIA" program promises unforgettable emotions and unique interpretations of world music masterpieces. Don't miss the c
1 February
MusicAeterna Concert: Wagnerian Magic at the Teatro Grande, Brescia
The MusicAeterna Orchestra, under the direction of Teodor Currentzis, will perform Lorin Maazel's suite "Der Ring Ohne Worte."
22 January
odor Currentzis and musicAeterna: Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony in Moscow
Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra. The renowned maestro will perform Mahler's Second Symphony at the Moscow Conservatory.
20 January
Immerse yourself in the world of Wagner: MusicAeterna Concert at The Auditorium
Don't miss Teodor Currentzis and the MusicAeterna Orchestra's unique interpretation of Wagner at The Auditorium. Experience outstanding performances and acoustics in the heart of the city's cultural life.
16 December 2025
MusicAeterna and Teodor Currentzis Concert in Moscow: "Cinderella" Comes to Life at Tchaikovsky Hall
In the center of Moscow, at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, the MusicAeterna orchestra, conducted by Teodor Currentzis, will present a unique interpretation of "Cinderella." Don't miss this exciting event of the season for all classical music lovers.
10 December 2025
Prokofiev's Cinderella Returns: Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna at the Conservatory
Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra are once again presenting Prokofiev's Cinderella. Purchase tickets on our website and immerse yourself in the magical world of music and dance.
3 December 2025
Perm awaits: musicAeterna and Wagner's "Ring Without Words" at the Philharmonic
Don't miss this unique event at the Great Hall of the Perm Philharmonic! The musicAeterna orchestra will perform an instrumental version of Wagner's "Ring of the Nibelung." Immerse yourself in a world of majestic music in the heart of Perm.
2 December 2025
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna to present "Ring Without Words" in Moscow
Don't miss the unique concert "Ring Without Words" at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Enjoy Teodor Currentzis and the musicAeterna orchestra's interpretation of Wagner.
27 November 2025
An Evening of Wagner and Chamberedzhi Interpreted by Currentzis and musicAeterna
On December 9, 2025, the Great Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic will host a significant event: a concert conducted by Teodor Currentzis, bringing together the music of two great composers.
Upcoming events
Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna's "ESPERIA"
Moscow, Zaryadye Concert Hall
Teodor Currentzis and musicAeterna "Brahms, Kurtag"
Moscow, Tchaikovsky Conservatory