Special Concert

Víkingur with Beethoven

Vikingur Olafsson plays Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert.
© Ari Magg Deutsche Grammophon

11/15

Saturday | 11/15/2025
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal
Prices
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from €17.50 for pupils under 18 
from €17.50 for young people under 30
from € 17.50 for Dresden-Pass and SB from GdB 80
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About the Concert

The piano sonatas by Beethoven are profound explorations of the great themes of music, life, and human existence. They are among the greatest masterpieces in the history of music and reflect both his personal journey and the evolution of music. For his concert, Víkingur Ólafsson has selected the sonatas Op. 14 No. 1, Op. 90, and Op. 109. Especially the latter is considered one of the summit works of piano literature. It combines clarity and depth, and particularly the second movement, a meditative Adagio, allows space for intimate reflection, while the finale, with its varying themes, showcases Beethoven's creativity. Beethoven's great predecessor, Johann Sebastian Bach, and one of his famous successors, Franz Schubert, are also featured in the program with other works, highlighting significant events in European piano music. Invited by the Dresden Philharmonic in cooperation with DK Deutsche Klassik.

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in E minor BWV 830

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 9 in E major op. 14 No. 1

Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita in E minor BWV 830

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 27 in E minor op. 90

Franz Schubert
Sonata in E minor D 566

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 30 in E major

Artists

Víkingur Ólafsson
Piano

Biographies

Víkingur Ólafsson

For many years, the Icelandic pianist Vikingur Ólafsson has been making a name for himself with his stunning playing. And he is not afraid to take on very special projects. For example, he dedicated his entire 2023/24 season solely to Bach's “Goldberg Variations,” which he performed 88 times in a row all over the world. In 2025, the Deutsche Grammophon artist received the GRAMMY Award for the best solo recording for his album featuring the variations.

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