Saleem Ashkar had great success with his Elbphilharmonie recital last week. The beautifully crafted programme combined Preludes of Johann Sebastian Bach with the impressionist sound worlds of Debussy and Messiaen. A resounding standing ovation led to …
Saleem’s 2018/19 season started with a triumphant return to the Bournemouth Symphony under James Feddeck and a ‘powerful account’ of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor.
Saleem has attracted a wonderful review for his new CD with Decca Klassik. Franziska von Busse (NDR Kultur) praises his interpretation of Beethoven Sonatas 3, 5, 14 (Moonlight) and 30. “Mit wunderbar austarierten Klang …
Saleem’s main focus in 2016/17 season has been a complete Beethoven Sonata cycle presented by the Konzerthaus and performed across Berlin and also in parallel in Prague and Osnabrück at the Morgenland Festival. Outside these recital …
Saleem talks to Luigi de Fronzo in Milan about his new release and Beethoven Sonata cycle. [in Italian] Click here to read the full interview: Amadeus Magazine – Feature Interview
Click here to listen to excerpts from Saleem's Mendelssohn and Beethoven Decca recordings.
