Leif Ove Andsnes
Leif Ove Andsnes – the Norwegian Piano Magician
Soloist: Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
Program
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849): Selected piano works
György Kurtág (Born 1926): Selections from Játékok (Games for Piano, 1973– )
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 (1821–1822)
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Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849): 24 Preludes, Op. 28 (1839)
Travelling between Carnegie Hall in New York and Wigmore Hall in London, one of the brightest stars of the Nordic classical scene has found a rare pause in his schedule to visit Tivoli Gardens with his solo recital. For decades, Leif Ove Andsnes has captivated audiences around the world with his finely crafted interpretations and effortless virtuosity, performing the great piano concertos on the most prestigious stages with leading orchestras. Yet his musical depth comes through just as clearly in the intimacy of a solo recital. This year, he invites his audience on a playful and deeply expressive journey through the grand piano’s rich and varied sound world.
Andsnes treats us to all 24 of Chopin’s Preludes — music of striking concision and emotional range, encompassing everything from heart-rending pain to sublime beauty and breathtaking virtuosity. We will also experience a selection of György Kurtág’s pianistic, political, and deeply personal miniatures from Játékok (Hungarian for “Games”). Here, the musical toyshop truly opens as Andsnes, with boundless curiosity and the full range of pianistic means at his command, explores the instrument and its many facets in a work composed over four decades.
And finally, in the hands of this Norwegian piano magician, we hear Beethoven’s final piano sonata — the last of 32 iconic works that forever transformed the instrument and its expressive possibilities.
Showtimes
Tivoli Concert Hall
210 - DKK 445
Tivoli entrance included and service fee included
Practical Information
Your concert visit
Venue
The Tivoli Concert Hall.
Opening hours in The Tivoli Concert Hall
The doors open a half an hour before the start of the concert.
Duration of the concert
Approx. 2 hours, including an intermission.
Bars/Restaurants
The bars in The Concert Hall are open before the concert and in the intermission. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to dine at one of Tivoli's many restaurants before the concert.
Guests with Disabilities
Wheelchair spaces and companion seats can only be purchased by contacting Tivoli Box Office in person or by calling +45 33 15 10 01.
Transport/Parking
Tivoli is located by “Rådhuspladsen” and Copenhagen Central Station. Find more information about public transport here or plan your journey with www.Rejseplanen.dk. If you are arriving at Tivoli by car and have a Tivoli Card, you can get a discount on parking.