Grigory Sokolov

Grigory Sokolov

Due to illness, Grigory Sokolov has, on this occasion, been forced to reschedule the date of his annual concert. He was originally set to perform on 27 October, but the concert has been postponed by two weeks, to this evening.The annual concerts with pianist Grigory Sokolov celebrate their 20th anniversary this year! With few exceptions, since 2004, he has graced the main stage at Konserthuset with a concert every autumn. And he always surprises the audience with his extraordinary technical brilliance and exceptional ability to elevate the music to unprecedented heights.The latest Sokolov concert revolved around two giants of classical music: Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Afterwards, he treated the ecstatic audience to six (!) encores – several pieces by Chopin and Jean-Philippe Rameau, as well as virtuosic music by Rachmaninov and Scriabin.He often finalises his repertoire late, and at last we know what he will play at this year’s concert: music by the English composer William Byrd (a contemporary of Shakespeare), as well as works by Chopin and Schumann. We can be sure that he will once again astonish us all with his rare gift for uncovering new secrets within the music.

Grigory Sokolov

Grigory Sokolov, a truly exceptional pianist of our time, is known for his perfectionism and uncompromising approach. His concerts, performed under dimmed lights with impeccable sound dramaturgy, captivate audiences. Sokolov, an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, shuns media attention and limits his performances. Tickets are highly sought after even before programs are announced, as his repertoire choices are driven solely by his desire to play. His mesmerizing performances showcase a simple setup: one man, one grand piano. With seemingly effortless execution, he plays even the most technically demanding passages with ease. Experiencing Sokolov live is a must.

Grigory Sokolov / Piano Recital

With the stage lights dimmed, pianist Grigory Sokolov manages at every appearance at the Laeiszhalle to fascinate the audience with his unpretentious virtuosity. He never fails to show his unerring sense for the quiet and tender notes in the music. It doesn’t matter so much which works he chooses to play: another Solokov tradition is that the programme is just as unknown at the time of writing as the number of encores he will give.

Grigory Sokolov / Piano Recital

»If there are any living piano gods at all, this man is definitely one of them.« Anyone who has ever heard a piano recital by Grigory Sokolov can only agree with RONDO magazine. Without show and glamour, solely through the power of his art, the exceptional pianist succeeds in turning each of his concerts into an extraordinary experience. You want to be there when he casts his spell with a precise touch, pointed rhythm and absolutely convincing interpretation. As a person, Sokolov is completely at the service of the composition. When he plays, everything suddenly becomes clear: this is how it has to sound. This is music in its purest form!

Pianist Series: Grigory Sokolov plays Brahms and Byrd

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

COMPLET – Hommage à Pavel Kouchnir – Concert exceptionnel de Grigory Sokolov et Sergei Babayan