Name: Benefit concert with pianist Michael Leslie in the Kurgarten Prien
Start: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Kleiner Kurpark

A benefit evening between Chopin and Chiemsee atmosphere

On September 25, 2026, great piano art meets a good cause in the Kurgarten behind the Chiemsee Hall in Prien am Chiemsee. Pianist Michael Leslie will perform at the benefit concert of the Lions Club Chiemsee Westufer and will focus on selected pieces by Frédéric Chopin. This promises an evening with fine dynamics, lyrical tension, and that concentrated live atmosphere that makes an outdoor piano recital special.

Chopin in focus, sound in the forefront

Michael Leslie is an accomplished concert pianist with international experience and a repertoire that ranges from Bach and Beethoven to Schubert and Schönberg. His artistic profile is characterized by precise attack culture, clear form design, and a readable musical dramaturgy. For this benefit concert, he places Chopin at the center – a composer whose melodic language and harmonic subtlety rely on an interpreter with overview and depth of field.

A place for intimate concert experiences

The Kurgarten in Prien am Chiemsee provides a fitting setting for an evening of this kind. Its location close to the Chiemsee Hall connects culture, spa character, and summer openness. Those who take a seat here experience not a loud spectacle but a concentrated concert experience with a clear view of the stage and plenty of space for fine dialogue between the instrument and the audience.

Musical presence with an international background

Leslie's biography refers to performances with leading Australian orchestras, studies in Sydney and Munich, as well as awards at competitions in Germany and Bavaria. His concert activities have taken him through several European countries and as far as Australia. This mix of technical sovereignty and interpretive depth grants his recitals a special authority.

Charity character with palpable closeness

The concert is under the banner of the Lions Club Chiemsee Westufer and therefore also symbolizes civic engagement. Such evenings thrive not only on the music but also on the atmosphere in the hall and outdoors: attentive listening, quiet tension before each entry, and the shared experience that classical music connects people directly.

Conclusion: An evening for music lovers and supporters

The benefit concert with Michael Leslie promises a stylish late summer evening in Prien am Chiemsee, carried by Chopin, sonic finesse, and a good cause. Anyone looking for high-level piano music and a special live atmosphere should not miss this concert.