Pianist
Danae Dörken
“To her, virtuosity is natural and her playing is all about the music itself and what it can achieve.” – Crescendo
“One was reminded of the first piano recitals of the young Argerich.” – Rheinische Post
“The discovery of the year” – Crescendo
German-Greek pianist Danae Dörken belongs to the elite of a new generation of internationally sought-after artists.
- 7Albums
- 8Countries in the current concert list
- 2015Founding of the Molyvos International Music Festival
- 5Agencies worldwide
Live
Mozart and Mendelssohn with the Royal Northern Sinfonia under Lars Vogt
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Upcoming concerts
All concerts →- Kumamoto, Japan
Glass for Two
- Holdrege, USAThe Tassel
ODYSSEE
- Spay, GermanyAlte Kirche
Recital: Works by Grieg, Brahms and Tchaikovsky – together with Kiveli Dörken
- Schwiessel, GermanySchloss
Recital: Works by Grieg, Brahms and Tchaikovsky – together with Kiveli Dörken
- Mannheim, GermanyRosengarten Musensaal
Bach in Space
- 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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“On her way to the very top”
New album · Out now
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
Gallery
Photos from the albums and the concert hall.
- Danae and Kiveli Dörken – APOLLO & DIONYSUS
- Danae and Kiveli Dörken – APOLLO & DIONYSUS
- Danae and Kiveli Dörken – APOLLO & DIONYSUS
News
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▶ Video Danae Dörken presenting her new album HELIKON on the national German TV show ZDF Morgenmagazin
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Successful debut together with the DSO (Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester) at the Philharmonie of Berlin
Danae Dörken gave her debut with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester under Delyana Lazarova in the big hall of the Berlin Philharmonie. The concert was broadcast by Deutschlandradio Kultur. „One could only marvel at the …
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▶ Video Watch Danae Dörken play, talk and cook in the new show #TinyHouseConcerts
“From wonder child to star pianist: Danae Dörken at the Tiny House” – on Deutsche Welle
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Videos
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Apollo & Dionysus
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Danae Dörken & Kiveli Dörken – C. Debussy: Rêverie
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Danae Dörken & Kiveli Dörken – M. Theodorakis: “Zorba’s Dance”
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Odyssee Trailer
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Franz Liszt: Au lac de Wallenstadt
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Claude Debussy: Images I
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Drive-In Concert during Lockdown (WDR Westart)
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Manolis Kalomiris: Préludes pour Piano
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Danae Dörken on the TV show “Der Tag” (DW)
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Danae Dörken: Kinan Azmeh – Waiting for Friday
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EAST and WEST
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Danae Dörken on the power of music and Clara Schumann (Deutsche Welle)
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Igor Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps / Rite of Spring – Danae and Kiveli Dörken
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Danae Dörken about the Molyvos International Music Festival
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The inspiring pianist Danae Dörken
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Westart live Danae Dörken
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WDR 3 Brahms mit Danae Dörken
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Musikfestspiele Boheme 2020
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Danae Dörken, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Lars Vogt – Mozart, Mendelssohn
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Danae Dörken – Fantasy | CD Promotion
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Frequently asked questions
Ask a questionWhere 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”.
