The second opening concert of the 2026 Rheingau Music Festival, held at the Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, opened with three masterpieces: Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The spotlight was on Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino, who captivated the audience with his virtuosic and poetic interpretation of the Rachmaninoff concerto. Together with the hr Symphony Orchestra, he created an impressive concert experience and a successful start to the new season. Continue reading “A Brilliant Opening with Borodin, Elgar, and Rachmaninoff – Rheingau Music Festival 2026”