Elena Welker

About Elena Welker

Elena Welker is a Berlin-based pianist who has been active in Germany since 2001. Born in Temirtau/Kazakhstan, she began piano lessons at the age of six and studied from 1993 at the State Conservatory in Almaty, graduating in 1998 with a diploma with distinction. She subsequently worked as a Concert-Master at the conservatory and gained special experience in chamber music with violin, cello, and clarinet; with chamber ensembles she took part in international competitions on several occasions, among other achievements winning Grand Prix at the International Competition Astana. Since emigrating to Germany, she has performed nationwide as a solo pianist as well as in duo and trio with ensembles assembled from Berlin-based musicians. Her repertoire includes classical works as well as light entertainment music (including Gershwin, Joplin, tango, and film music) for exhibitions, corporate anniversaries, conferences, press events, and private celebrations, complemented by moderated introductions to the works. Past clients include Hotel Kempinski, the Konrad-Adenauer-Haus, the Mercedes-Benz Berlin branch, the Schloss-Hotel im Grunewald, and the Sony-Center.

Site

Berlin

Processes

Solo pianist (solo, duo, trio), Entertainment music for events, Chamber music

Employees

1

Industries

Events/Entertainment

1. 01

   Enquiry and programme selection

2. 02

   Assembly of the ensemble (solo/duo/trio)

3. 03

   Performance

4. 04

   Moderation and interaction with the audience

Location

Performance Formats

Inside the production

Career

1. 1993

   Began studies at the State Conservatory Almaty

2. 1998

   Completed piano studies with a diploma with distinction; subsequently Concert-Master at the conservatory; participation in international competitions (including Grand Prix International Competition Astana)

3. 2001

   Emigrated to Germany; since then performances nationwide as a solo pianist and with chamber music