Violinist Barbara Helfgott performs at the Embassy

© Rondo ViennaOn July 6, music lovers visited the Embassy for a thrilling night out with Austrian violinist Barbara Helfgott and pianist Michael Kahr. The duo presented a versatile program ranging from famous classical pieces and traditional Viennese music to pop hits and melodies from popular musicals. Austrian violin soloist, singer and concertmaster Barbara Helfgott is the winner of many national and international prizes. She performs regularly at the Sommerfestspiele in Mörbisch and has appeared in various TV and radio productions. Michael Kahr works as a freelance pianist, composer and arranger. He is also a Postdoctoral Researcher and Senior Lecturer at the Institutes for Jazz and Jazz Research at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz. For more information visit: www.barbarahelfgott.com

Hannes Richter