Philippe Entremont, one of the most recorded artists of all time, has performed as a pianist on five continents in practically every musical center, and he frequently appears in the dual role of pianist and conductor.

He is especially acclaimed for his interpretation of the classical and early twentieth-century repertoire. He was among the ten world-class pianists chosen to perform in the “Piano Extravaganza of the Century” at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. To honor his 75th birthday, the Kravis Center commissioned Richard Danielpour to write Souvenirs, musical portraits of five cities that have played major roles in Entremont’s career; the work was premiered by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra in 2009 with the composer conducting.

The Symphonia’s performance marks the first time Entremont will conduct the work in this area.

Ludwig Mueller, a violinist, is concert master of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Orquestra de Cadaquès. As soloist and artistic leader of both orchestras he took part in many successful concert series in Vienna (Konzerthaus, Musikverein), Salzburg (Mozarteum), Paris (Théâtre des Champs Elysées), Berlin (Schauspielhaus), New York (Carnegie Hall), Tokyo (Suntory Hall), and Osaka (Symphony Hall), and he participated in many recordings.

In 1988, he founded the piano quintet Arcus Ensemble Wien, which performs in Europe, the USA, Japan, and Israel. With the opening of Arnold Schoenberg Center in 1998, he formed the highly acclaimed Aron Quartet; the ensemble is especially devoted to the works of the Second Viennese School as well as the classical repertoire.

Christophe Pantillon, is principal cellist of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and a member of the Leschetizky Trio Vienna. He has been playing chamber music since childhood, and in 1998, he and Ludwig Mueller founded the Aron Quartet at the Arnold Schoenberg Center in Vienna. He also presents duo recitals with his wife, violinist Klara Flieder.

He has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Vienna (Musikverein, Konzerthaus), Salzburg (Mozarteum), New York (Carnegie Hall), London (Wigmore Hall), Washington (Library of Congress), Tokyo (Casals Hall, Oji Hall), Moscow (Tchaikovsky Conservatory), Buenos Aires (Teatro Colón), Madrid (Teatro Real), Zurich, Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw, St. Petersburg, and Helsinki, as well as in numerous festivals.