Dutch duo Lucas & Artur Jussen are among the most sought-after piano duos of our time and are a breath of fresh air in the world's biggest concert halls. With their energetic, almost symbiotic playing, their great refinement of sound and their gripping interpretations, they are celebrated by press and audience alike. “It's like driving two BMWs at the same time,” said conductor Michael Schønwandt about the two pianists after a joint concert.

Two world-class string quartets: the Quatuor Ébène and the Belcea Quartet are among the best string quartets ever. For this concert, they unite to form an octet and interpret two of the great works for this instrumentation – Mendelssohn's youthful work full of luminous melodic ideas and the darkly glowing, dense work by the nineteen-year-old Romanian Enescu.

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe redefines the parameters of the cello: he moves effortlessly through a variety of genres, from collaborations with world musicians and beatboxers to classical solo concerts. He combines virtuoso performance with improvisation, singing and body percussion and has a particular interest in rethinking concert programmes and highlighting connections between Western and non-Western musical traditions.

British saxophonist Jess Gillam delights audiences everywhere with her infectious esprit. She has performed with orchestras such as the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, including the famous “Last Night of the Proms” on several occasions. She was the first saxophonist ever to secure an exclusive recording contract with the major CD label Decca Classics. Now with a fabulously eclectic programme that takes us on a musical journey of discovery from Bach to Bowie!