Dresden, Germany
The Coselpalais is a late-Baroque palace on the Neumarkt square in Dresden's historic centre, built in the 18th century and named after Countess Cosel. Heavily damaged in 1945, it was reconstructed and today houses a grand restaurant on its lower floors while its ornate rooms serve as a backdrop for receptions, concerts and private events.
An improvisation concert by pianist Wolfgang Torkler, blending instant composing with influences from Keith Jarrett and great composers. Ticket proceeds support children in Kenya.
Pianist Franziska Trommler performs "Bach - Mozart - Henselt - Chopin", a recital spanning the Chaconne's grandeur, Mozart's clarity, Chopin's passion and the rarely heard Henselt Impromptus.