Biography
Testimonials:
“Anna Heller amazes with her vision, desire and ability to break the mold of traditional classical music presentation”. June 21, 2016 Summer Issue, 2016. Vol. 2 Piano Performer Magazine
“On the Internet TV channel Moving Classics TV, Anna Heller’s beautiful, convincing, precise, poetic and powerful piano playing elevates souls and hearts to heavenly ones in first-class, artistic videos Joy! “28.03.2018 Naji Hakim, composer, pianist and organist, successor to Olivier Messian
“The music … new music, played by Anna.
She bravely and generously showcases new composers, supports them as much as she can.
She also has a very creative approach to this mission of hers. Interviews, blogs, visual art mixed with musical.
There is beauty to be found here.
Musical beauty under Anna’s fingers, and her creation Moving Classics TV. ” Gaby Kapps, composer
„Soloist was a musically extraordinarily sensitive concert pianist Anna Heller, who has become better known for her advocacy of contemporary piano music and her imaginative interpretations. The Beethoven Piano Concerto Nr. 4 was a great challenge for her, but she mastered it perfectly, taking advantage of the freedom of musical shape to which the soloist was entitled. At the Karlsfeld performance under the direction of Bernhard Koch and Anna Heller at the piano, the music in its great intimacy and pronounced characteristic came in every respect “to speak”. „ https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/dachau/karlsfeld-konzert-sinfonieorchester-1.5560449
..pianist shines at the spring concert and emphasizes the importance of music
Entirely in her imaginative, own style, in three movements with lyrical tone and atmospheric density….
Biography:
Anna Heller is an exceptionally sensitive concert pianist who has made a name for herself through her special commitment to contemporary tonal piano music and her imaginative interpretations. Her delicate musicality and nuanced playing make her an outstanding interpreter across various musical genres. Her artistic leitmotif is to express emotions without words – “emotions unspoken.”
As the founder of “Moving Classics TV” (www.movingclassics.tv), an online platform for new piano music, she has recorded works by over 500 contemporary composers with whom she maintains close personal contact. This deep understanding of music is reflected in the unique intensity with which she shares her fascination for piano music with her audience.
In her Munich salon, she combines music and literature in a theatrical form, highlighting the works and artistic influences of strong women such as Sappho, Lou Salomé, and Anaïs Nin. With her projects “Concerti Illumini” and “Sunset Hours,” she creates a sensual fusion of music and light. As a modern pianist, Anna Heller is active on social media, where her weekly performances are regularly viewed by over 30,000 visitors.
Musical versatility at events and special occasions:
Anna Heller has built a successful career as a versatile pianist for exclusive events, exhibitions, conferences, and symposiums in Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland. She has performed at high-profile gala events for dental associations, for Steinway & Sons, at the Lanserhof classical series, and for prestigious companies such as Robert Bosch, Siemens, BMW, Gears, Sparkasse, Allianz, and Armani. Her wide musical range and ability to adapt to different atmospheres and occasions make her a sought-after artist for corporate events, product presentations, and other cultural occasions.
Classical concert career:
In parallel, Anna Heller leads an impressive classical concert career. Her performances have taken her to renowned venues such as the Herkulessaal in Munich, Nymphenburg Palace, the Brucknerhaus in Linz, the Kulturpalast in Dresden, the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, and the Vienna Musikverein, where she received the 5th International Music Competition Award for Contemporary Piano Performance. As a soloist, she has performed with various orchestras, including the Patentorchester, the Junge Münchener Symphoniker, and the Karlsfelder Symphoniker. Her repertoire includes major works such as Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, several Mozart piano concertos, and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
With her thematic piano evenings, including “Aquarelle,” “Klassik in Blue,” “Tribute to Virginia Woolf,” “Klassik für Sinne,” and “Bach in Movies,” as well as her performances at Fever Candlelight concerts where she plays works by Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, Coldplay, Abba, Linkin Park, and many others, she regularly captivates her audience. Anna Heller has lived in Munich for over 20 years.
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