Biography
Born in Klagenfurt, Maximilian Khevenhüller spent his formative years in Austria and Spain. His journey into music began at the age of five with his first encouragement, although he did not commence regular piano lessons until three years later. From an early age, he displayed a keen interest in composition, creating a series of piano pieces that showcased his budding talent.
Maximilian received his musical training at the Katarina Gurska School of Music in Madrid and the Conservatory of Klagenfurt. His piano teachers included noteworthy figures such as Yuri Ananiev, Alexei Kornienko, and Paul Gulda. Additionally, he enriched his education by attending masterclasses with renowned instructors like Paul Badura-Skoda, Hartmut Höll, and Elisabeth Leonskaja.
Khevenhüller has performed at prestigious venues including the Konzerthaus in Klagenfurt, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Hofburg in Vienna, the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, the Teatro Monumental in Madrid, Wigmore Hall in London, and has appeared on Spanish television (TVE).
After completing his basic military training, Khevenhüller became a member of the Vienna Gardemusik, where he played in its Big Band and various jazz formations, further broadening his musical experience.
In the autumn of 2013, he began studying Physics and Mathematics at ETH Zurich while simultaneously pursuing composition at the Private University of Music and Art in the City of Vienna from 2017 onwards. His interest in film music was sparked during this time, leading him to participate in masterclasses focusing on cinematic composition techniques with luminaries such as Christopher Young, Derek Gleeson, Evan Evans, Gary Yershon, John Lunn, Conrad Pope, and Hans Zimmer.
Throughout his composition studies, Khevenhüller regularly attended chamber music classes at the University of Music and Arts in Vienna under Christoph Eggner and spent a year abroad at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki with Marko Ylönen and Ilmo Ranta.
From 2021 to 2023, Maximilian completed his master’s degree in collaborative piano at the Royal Academy of Music in London, guided by Michael Dussek and Joseph Middleton. Following this, he served as an assistant to the choir and orchestra conductor José María Álvarez and held the position of associate artistic director at MUSIC’us in Madrid, where he frequently collaborated with the Choir of the CEU University.
In addition to his work with chamber music concerts and accompanying opera singers at La Favorita in Madrid, Khevenhüller is passionate about promoting the fine arts by integrating music with various artistic forms and presenting them in broader contexts. Since September 2025, he has been freelancing on several projects, with mentorship from Sophie Rachlin beginning in January 2025. He is also in the process of founding his own international Choir of the Order of Malta, with a strong commitment to promoting the practice of sacred music for the Catholic liturgy.
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Projects
Besides
his activities as a solist and conductor, Maximilian is also an active
chamber musician in diverse formations. His regular chamber music
partners include the pianists Kit Armstrong and Clara Isabella Siegle, the violinist Muriel Oberhofer ("Duo Turico") and the cellist Fermín Villanueva.
As a chamber musician, Khevenhüller has performed in the UK, Austria,
Spain and Greece in prestigious venues such as the Wigmore Hall in
London and the Musikverein in Vienna. The season 2024/25 will
include chamber music performances in Madrid, Paris and Vienna as well
as duo performance in the "Trigonale" Festival in Austria. Maximilian also regularly collaborates with the "Fundación operística de Navarra", performing with opera singers in song and aria projects.
Compositions
Piano Etude Nr. 2 "Octatonic"
2013-2017
"Into the Magic Forest" for Piano, Harp and String Orchestra
2017
"Paris Waltz" for Ensemble
2017
"Gigue Fantastique" for violin and piano
2018
Suite Nr. 1 for Chamber Orchestra
2019
"Emergence" for Ensemble
2020
Piano Quartet
2020
and more...
Concerts
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"Soirée Musicale" in the Rittersaal of Hochosterwitz Castle on September 25th, 23 at 5:30 p.m
Maximilian Khevenhüller (piano), Clara Isabella Siegle (piano), Fermín Villanueva (cello) and Katleen Dugas (soprano) perform works by Beethoven, Schubert, de Falla, Fauré, Debussy, Arditi, Chenoweth and Newman.
May 25th at 7 pm in St. Wilfrid's Hall at the London Oratory (SW7 2RP)
Works by Fauré, Ravel, and Schubert
Piano for four hands
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Valdeluz College Church
47 Ginzo de Limia Street
28034 Madrid
Works by Spanish composers and Anton Bruckner
CEU University Madrid Choir
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Church of the Holy Spirit
Puerto de Santa Maria
12:15 PM: Holy Mass
Works by Haydn, Jenkins, de Victoria, and Esteves
Choir: Quorum Vocal Madrid
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
12 am: Holy Mass at the Cathedral and Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary
J. Haydn: "Little Organ Mass"
CEU University Madrid Choir
Ensemble of the Alma Mahler-Musikverein
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Admission: Voluntary donation
J. Haydn: "Little Organ Mass"
A. Bruckner: "Ave Maria"
CEU University Madrid Choir
Ensemble of the Alma Mahler-Musikverein
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Admission: Voluntary donation
Ossiach Abbey Church
Ossiach 1, 9570 Ossiach, Austria
CEU University Madrid Choir
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Works by Spanish composers and Anton Bruckner
Admission: Voluntary donation (Cash)
Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Seminarkirche Tanzenberg
CEU University Madrid Choir
Conducted by: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Works by Spanish composers and Anton Bruckner
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
St. Wilfrid’s Hall at the London Oratory House (SW7 2RP)
Program:
C. Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals
M. Ravel: Mother Goose
P.I. Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
Kit Armstrong, Piano
Maximilian Khevenhüller, Piano
Admission: Voluntary donation to Nasarean on site. (Cash or Transfer (Barcode))
House Concert, Am Winklern 17, 9063 Maria Saal
Start: 19:00
Works by Debussy, Ravel, Dvorak, Saint Saëns and Brahms
Elias Nyman, Violin
Erkki Korhonen, Piano
Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch, Piano
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Gesellschaft für Musiktheater
Türkenstraße 19, 1090 Vienna, 2nd Floor
Start: 19:00
Works by Debussy, Ravel, Dvorak, Saint Saëns and Brahms
Elias Nyman, Violin
Erkki Korhonen, Piano
Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch, Piano
Wiener Rennverein
Wallnerstraße 4, 1010 Wien, Österreich
Start: 19:30
Works by Debussy, Ravel, Dvorak, Saint Saëns and Brahms
Elias Nyman, Violin
Erkki Korhonen, Piano
Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch, Piano
Teatro Monumental
Calle de Atocha 65
28012 Madrid
Works by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, and Mendelssohn
CEU University Madrid Choir
Quorum Vocal Madrid
Music'us Orchestra
Conducted by: José María Álvarez Muñoz
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
Barcarolle No. 9 in A minor, Op. 110
Nocturne No. 6 in D flat major, Op. 63
Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31
Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Impromptu in G flat major, D. 899, Op. 90 No. 3
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Address: Calle de las Cuevas 24, Tetuán (Madrid)
Time: 7:30 PM
Musical presentation in the context of painting with Kira San Miguel (soprano), Maxi Khevenhüller (piano), and Mercedes de la Serna (painting)
It will take place as part of an exhibition of the paintings that will be auctioned the following day at Zoara, directed by Ana Fernández de Araoz.
Piano Recital for Nasarean
27th March 2025, St Wilfrid’s Hall, The London Oratory House, at 7:30 pm
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
Barcarolle No. 9 in A minor, Op. 110
Nocturne No. 6 in D flat major, Op. 63
Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31
Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Impromptu in G flat major, D. 899, Op. 90 No. 3
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"
Maxi Khevenhüller, piano
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Works by Schubert, Beethoven, Bach, and Franz Eugen Dostal
Performance of the 'Wolfsegger Homeland Book' songs by Franz Eugen Dostal with Ursula Trailer (soprano), Jutta Geister (alto), Marcelo Okay (tenor), Peter Doss (bass), Clara Isabella Siegle (piano), and Maximilian Khevenhüller (piano)
Location: Casa de los Condes de Campo-Giro, Calle General Arando 5, 1° izq., Madrid
Lecture with Music and Painting
Artists: Kira San Miguel (soprano)
Maximilian Khevenhüller (piano)
Luis Ruspoli (lecture on old masters of painting in context)
Celebration afterwards
Location: Church of Saint Lucia, Santander
Start: 8:30 PM
Choir: Quorum Vocal Madrid
Works by Palestrina, Hassler, and Esteves, among others.
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At 7:30 PM at the Vienna Rennverein,
Wallnerstraße 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Works by Alma Deutscher, Maximilian Khevenhüller, and Franz Eugen Dostal, among others.
Performers:
Alma Deutscher, Maximilian Khevenhüller,
Georgina Fürstenberg, and the Lerchenquartet
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All Saints' Liturgy at 7:00 PM at the Church of the Minimites, Minoritenplatz 2, 1010 Vienna
Program: Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré, Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart, and more.
Choir: Alumni Choir of the Vienna Boys' Choir
Soprano: Leonie Paulus
Baritone: Gregor Eisenhut
Conductor: Maximilian Khevenhüller
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"Great Books, Great Music" Concert by Landmerk
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8-9 PM
The Oratory House, St Wilfrid's Hall, Brompton Road SW3, London
Musicians:
Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch (Piano)
Pietro Genova Gaia (Violin)
Alice Wang (Soprano)
Oliver Culbert (Bass)
Beneficiary Cause:
The 41st International Maltacamp 2026 in Javier, Spain – a summer camp for 150+ young people with disabilities (aged 18-35) from 25+ countries, spending a week (August 3-10, 2026) in faith, fun, and friendship.
Entry Fee: £15 / €17 - Scan the QR code to pay.
At 8 PM in the Basilica Maria Rotunda (Dominican Church),
Postgasse 4, 1010 Vienna
Programme:
G. Fauré: Requiem in D minor, Op. 48
W.A. Mozart: Laudate Dominum
W.A. Mozart: Ave Verum
G. Bizet: Agnus Dei
O. Gjeilo: Northern Lights
O. Gjeilo: The Ground
J. Rutter: I will sing with the spirit
J. Rutter: Angel's Carol
G. Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine
Choir: Alumni Choir of the Vienna Boys' Choir
Soprano: Leonie Paulus
Baritone: Gregor Eisenhut
Organ: Anton Ivanov
Keyboard (Harp): Akihiro Sano
Conductor: Maximilian Khevenhüller-Metsch
Admission: voluntary donation
Iglesia San Fermín de los Navarros
P.º de Eduardo Dato, 10, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid
at 12 pm
Works by Mozart, Schubert, Haydn and Jenkins
Malta Choir of the Spanish Delegation
Soprano: Ines Lorans
Organ: Mariam Chitanava
Dir: Maximimilian Khevenüller
