INTERVIEW
When and where was your first concert with the MCO
May 2024, in the Berlin Philharmonie with Simon Rattle - incredible
If you could play another instrument what would it be?
Oboe
- The first piece of music you fell in love with
- Bach’s Orchestra Suite No, 2 in B minor. It reminds me of my childhood and just brings so much joy.
Which are your Desert Island Discs?
Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor; Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto for four cembali and strings in A Major , and definitely a CD by Queen!
BIOGRAPHY
Aglai was raised in Berlin as well as the Black Forest and Dublin. An avid lover of classical music and film, she began playing the piano at age five and has continued ever since. While studying cultural anthropology and development sociology in Amsterdam, she deepened her appreciation for the intersection of culture and society. After organizing the charity concert "Ahr at Heart", Aglai realized that she wants to pursue a career in classical music.
Her professional journey includes, among others, an internship at 3B Produktion GmbH, where she gained invaluable experience in the film and music sector. Most recently, she worked for the Stretton Society e.V., where she was responsible for supervising and nurturing young classical artists. She also organized various concerts across Europe, helping to expand the artistic network and secure sponsorships that support emerging talents.
