In addition to the concert in the capital, Schumacher showcased his talent in Osh, at the Osh Regional Philharmonic Hall named after Abdykadyrov. During his stay in Bishkek, Kai Schumacher also conducted master classes and seminars at musical educational institutions in the capital.
Kai received his classical music education at the Folkwang University in Essen, graduating with honors in 2009. Drawing from his classical background, he combines what seems impossible to unite: the "punk pianist," as characterized by Bavarian Radio "Classical," blurs the lines between classical avant-garde and pop culture in his concerts. Schumacher's solo repertoire focuses on American piano music from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The world and European premieres of the works performed by Schumacher are accompanied by active collaboration with many young composers from Europe.
Kai Schumacher is also a producer and arranger of classical and pop music and regularly performs with orchestras, for example, at the Baden-Baden Philharmonic, the Rhine Philharmonic, and with the Bergisch Symphony Orchestra. He has presented his work in England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Bulgaria, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, South Korea, and the USA.
Now, pianist Kai Schumacher has won the hearts of Kyrgyzstan's classical music enthusiasts. He virtuously performed complex musical compositions, including those by Piazzolla, Mendelssohn, and Gershwin, while behaving very artistically on stage, impressing and energizing the audience with his charisma. His performance was incredibly emotional—at times, the pianist even jumped up from the piano, exclaiming from an overflow of feelings, and even plucked the piano strings—this was part of his playing style.
The evening's program opened with 12 variations on the theme of the French song "Ah, I Will Tell You, Mama" by Mozart, and also included works by Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, and Frederic Rzewski. Additionally, a composition by the famous contemporary group "The Prodigy" was performed. The audience called the artist back for an encore, and he gifted his new fans with another piece.
