On June 14th, 2025, Joshua Rupley performed the world premiere of C. René Hirschfeld’s 45-minute piano concerto “nacht.wachen” with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Swiss-Italian conductor Francesco Cagnasso. The performance took place in the historic bomber factory of Hugo Junkers in Dessau, Germany.
The bone-chilling work describes an air raid in brutal clarity. It is dedicated to the victims of air raids worldwide.
Photo credit: Joachim Blobel / KlangART Vision