Víkingur Ólafsson

In the organizer's words:

Beethoven's piano sonatas are profound explorations of the great themes of music, life and human existence.
They are among the greatest masterpieces in music history and reflect both his personal journey and the evolution of music. For his concert, Víkingur Ólafsson has selected Sonatas Nos. 27 and 30. The latter in particular is one of the pinnacle works of the piano literature. It combines clarity and depth and the second movement in particular, a meditative Adagio, leaves room for intimate reflection, while the finale with its varying themes demonstrates Beethoven's creativity.
Beethoven's great predecessor, Johann Sebastian Bach, and one of his famous successors, Franz Schubert, are on the program with further works and show significant events in European piano music.

At the invitation of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra in cooperation with DK Deutsche Klassik

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in E major BWV 854
Partita in E minor BWV 830

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 27 in E minor

Franz Schubert
Sonata in E minor D 566

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 30 in E major

Performers

Víkingur Ólafsson | Piano