Riccardo Minasi

When it comes to electrifying, historically informed interpretations, there’s no getting around Riccardo Minasi. Whether as Principal Guest Conductor & Partner in Crime of Ensemble Resonanz or on the podium of top orchestras worldwide, he brings energy, precision and a touch of italianità.

In the 2025/26 season, Minasi joins Ensemble Resonanz for performances both at »resonanzen in der Elbphilharmonie« and on tour. Their programs feature Beethoven’s »Pastorale«, Mozart’s symphonies and Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto with Alena Baeva. Also included is a concert performance of Bellini’s »Romeo and Juliet«, following their triumphantly received »Norma«, as well as Haydn’s »The Seven Last Words«, interwoven with texts by Wolfgang Herrndorf.

The close artistic bond between Minasi and Ensemble Resonanz is also evident in their award-winning recordings with Harmonia Mundi. Their distinctive sound blends historical awareness and musicological research with fresh interpretative approaches and an inspired take on historical performance practices. Their latest album, »Mozart: Haffner-Akademie«, explores the emotional depths of Mozart’s works alongside renowned soprano Anna Prohaska – from Symphony No. 35 »Haffner« to his most expressive arias.