In the Momentum with Schumann – Lippische Landes-Zeitung Interview

In the Momentum with Schumann: An Interview with Xenia Jankovic

Celebrating a Remarkable Career at the Detmold University of Music

On the second Sunday of Advent, renowned cellist Xenia Jankovic presents her final concert as a professor, exploring the depths of Schumann’s works. In an interview with the Lippische Landes-Zeitung, Jankovic reflects on her lifelong passion for music, her dedication to the cello, and her approach to crafting eclectic concert programs.

A Passionate Journey with the Cello

“Becoming a musician was my calling,” Jankovic reveals in the interview. From her earliest days, the cello captivated her, sparking a lifelong pursuit of artistic depth and precision. This devotion has not only fueled a successful career but has also shaped her approach to teaching and performing.

A Unique Program for a Memorable Farewell

Under the theme Schumann-Kreisel, Jankovic’s concert program features classics by Schumann alongside modern compositions by Jörg Widmann, creating an engaging blend of the familiar and the novel. “I love eclecticism: something familiar and something unheard,” she explains.

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