Thomas de Hartmann Project (TdHP)— Founded in 2006.
Thomas and Olga de Hartmann
As a result of the initiatives of the Thomas de Hartmann Project (TdHP), the world is rediscovering the once-famous Ukrainian composer Thomas de Hartmann (1884-1956). TdHP aims to recover and preserve the composer’s diverse and eclectic catalog. Once beloved and performed by many of the finest musicians of the early/mid 1900’s, de Hartmann’s music fell into obscurity following his death. The Project’s ongoing efforts are now bearing fruit.
The first phase was a five year recording project (2011-2016) in the Netherlands of the composer’s solo piano (2 discs), vocal (1 disc), and chamber music (2 discs), released by Nimbus Alliance in 2022.
TdHP Orchestral Recordings
World premiere studio recording of the opera “Esther” Most recently, in April 2026, “Esther” was released by Pentatone to critical acclaim. It was recorded in the UK by the Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with a cast of singers headlined by the soprano Corinne Winters singing the Esther lead role. The stellar cast also includes soprano Olga Bezsmertna, tenors Paul Appleby and Bernard Richter, baritones Andrew Foster-Williams, Yuriy Yurchuk, and Edwin Crossley-Mercer, along with The Grange Festival Chorus.
Thomas de Hartmann Rediscovered- de Hartmann’s violin and cello concertos:
In August 2024 Pentatone released “Thomas de Hartmann Rediscovered,” the Project’s fourth orchestral album, to superlative reviews. The album features a studio recording of de Hartmann’s Violin Concerto performed with the enthusiastic participation of Joshua Bell, Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska, and the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Explore the glowing Guardian Article. The album also includes de Hartmann’s Cello Concerto (recorded Sept 2022 in Leipzig) with soloist Matt Haimovitz, conductor Dennis Russell Davies, and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, and was nominated for a JUNO award.
In 2006, a chance offer from guitarist Robert Fripp sparked the Thomas de Hartmann Project, a passionate journey to revive the forgotten music of composer Thomas de Hartmann. Once celebrated in early 20th-century Russia and Europe, de Hartmann’s evocative works faded into obscurity after his death, largely due to his frequent relocations, resistance to musical trends, and reluctance for self-promotion.
Years of dedication—guided by his widow Olga and later supported by visionary collaborators including Fripp, Gert-Jan Blom, and Efrem Marder—have culminated in acclaimed recordings, high-profile performances, and a worldwide resurgence of interest in de Hartmann’s orchestral, chamber, and solo music. The project continues to gather momentum, bringing this remarkable composer’s legacy back to life for today’s audiences.
Elan Sicroff, Artistic Director of the Thomas de Hartmann Project, is recognized as the world’s leading interpreter of Thomas de Hartmann’s music. He studied under Olga de Hartmann, the composer’s widow, and has dedicated over four decades to researching, performing, and recording de Hartmann’s works. Under his leadership, the Thomas de Hartmann Project has spearheaded international performances, recordings, and educational initiatives to restore de Hartmann’s legacy to the classical music canon.
-Elan Sicroff, Artistic Director of the Thomas de Hartmann Project
-Robert Fripp, Executive Director of the Thomas de Hartmann Project
Thomas de Hartmann in Ukraine—a Forgotten Master-
A festival in Lviv TdHP traveled to Lviv Ukraine in 2021 just months before the Russian invasion, and co-produced the festival, Thomas de Hartmann in Ukraine—a Forgotten Master with Ukrainian conductor Theodore Kuchar and the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. In addition to three concerts, the festival produced three CDs of first-time studio recordings of the composer’s orchestral music, all receiving excellent critical recognition. Two albums were released by Toccata Classics and one by Nimbus Alliance, all in 2022.