Danae Dörken at the piano in concert with orchestra
Photo: © Björn Schaller
Portrait of Danae Dörken for the album Helikon
Photo: © Zuzanna Specjal
Danae Dörken in front of a golden curtain
Photo: © Nikolaj Lund
Danae and Kiveli Dörken
Photo: © Nikolaj Lund

Pianist

Danae Dörken

“The discovery of the year” – Crescendo

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German-Greek pianist Danae Dörken belongs to the elite of a new generation of internationally sought-after artists.

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  1. Kumamoto, Japan

    Glass for Two

  2. Holdrege, USAThe Tassel

    ODYSSEE

  3. Spay, GermanyAlte Kirche

    Recital: Works by Grieg, Brahms and Tchaikovsky – together with Kiveli Dörken

  4. Schwiessel, GermanySchloss

    Recital: Works by Grieg, Brahms and Tchaikovsky – together with Kiveli Dörken

  5. Mannheim, GermanyRosengarten Musensaal

    Bach in Space

  6. Stuttgart, GermanyLiederhalle

    Bach in Space

About Danae Dörken

German-Greek pianist

Danae Dörken was already supported by Yehudi Menuhin when she was seven years old and caught the attention of audiences in leading European concert halls early on with "her sparkling joy of playing" (Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger). After studying with the internationally revered piano pedagogue Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and with the renowned soloist and teacher Lars Vogt, she is now a regular guest with leading orchestras such as the Orchestre de chambre de Paris, the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, the Münster Symphony Orchestra, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin, the Philharmonie Baden-Baden, the Prague Symphony Orchestra, the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Northern Sinfonia, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, the Norrlandsoperan Symphony, the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg and the Staatskapelle Weimar.

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Portrait of Danae Dörken
Photo: © Zuzanna Specjal
Danae Dörken on stage
Photo: © Andreas Domjanic

“On her way to the very top”

– Concerti
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Theodorakis: Helikon

The German-Greek pianist Danae Dörken, who belongs to the elite of a new generation of internationally sought-after artists, presents her new album “Theodorakis Helikon”. It pays tribute to the great Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis on the 100th anniversary of his birth, which is on 29 July 2025. Theodorakis’ compositions blend classical, folk and modern elements, often expressing the struggles and spirit of the Greek people. In her programme Danae Dörken combines seven famous songs arranged for piano solo with the Suite No. 1 and Helikon Concerto No. 2, where the pianist is accompanied by the Staatskapelle Weimar under Kornilios Michailidis.

Released: 23 May 2025 · Berlin Classics

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Danae Dörken among Greek letters
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“Dörken's playing is expressive and poetic.”

– BBC Music Magazine

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Where is Danae Dörken performing next?

Her next concert is on 14 November 2026 in Kumamoto (Japan): Glass for Two. All dates are listed under “Concerts”.

How can I book Danae Dörken for a concert?

Please contact her general management, Grunau & Paulus Music Management (Nico Benadie). Classicnext represents her in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Ariel Artists in North America and KAM Management in Turkey, North Cyprus, the Middle East and the MENA region.

Where can I get press photos and a biography?

In the press section of this website: photos in web and print resolution with photographer credits and the biography in German and English, no login required. For press enquiries please contact Schimmer PR (Bettina Schimmer).

What is Danae Dörken's latest album?

“Theodorakis: Helikon”, released on 23 May 2025 on Berlin Classics.

Does Danae Dörken also perform as a piano duo?

Yes, with her sister Kiveli Dörken. Their first joint piano duo album “Apollo & Dionysus” was released on Berlin Classics.

What is the Molyvos International Music Festival?

A festival on the Greek island of Lesbos, founded by Danae and Kiveli Dörken in 2015. In addition to the annual summer festival, they organise benefit concerts throughout Germany.

Who did Danae Dörken study with?

With the piano teacher Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and the pianist Lars Vogt. She was already supported by Yehudi Menuhin at the age of seven.

Where can I listen to Danae Dörken?

Her albums are available on Spotify, Apple Music and in shops; videos are on her YouTube channel. All concert dates are listed under “Concerts”.

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