Grigory Sokolov is undoubtedly one of the most impressive living pianists. The Russian grandmaster dominates his music with such conviction that it is taken for granted and yet sounds like new. Sokolov is superior, but never arrogant; he is the very top, but above everything else he puts himself at the service of the music.

NRC Handelsbladcalled Sokolov the high priest of individuality and balance : « You can seek happiness in travels, spiritual journeys, or books. Or you can attend a recital by the Russian master pianist. An evening with Sokolov is trip-replacing, as his music-making is itself an adventure for and of the mind. Sokolov is not to be missed; the sacred concentration that arises when a pianist lives for music as the sublime expression of human ability, suffering, and ecstasy. »

Programme :
J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750)
Vier Duette, BWV 802-805 : Duetto No.1 in E minor, BWV 802, Duetto No.2 in F major, BWV 803, Duetto No.3 in G major, BWV 804, Duetto No.4 in A minor, BWV 805
Partita II in C minor, BWV 826, Sinfonia, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Rondeaux, Capriccio
Intermission
Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849)
Four Mazurkas, op. 30 30 : No. 1 in C minor, No. 2 in B minor, No. 3 in D-flat major, No. 4 in C-sharp minor
Three Mazurkas, op. 50 50 : No. 1 in G major, No. 2 in A-flat major, No. 3 in C-sharp minor
Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Waldszenen, op. 82 82, 1. Eintritt, 2. Jäger auf der Lauer, 3. Einsame Blumen, 4. Verrufene Stelle, 5. Freundliche Landschaft, 6. Herberge, 7. Vogel als Prophet, 8. Jagdlied, 9. Abschied
Encores :
Rameau
Les Sauvages
Chopin
Prelude op. 28 no. 15 ‘Raindrop’, Etude in F op. 25 no. 2, Mazurka in C sharp minor, op. 63 no. 3
Purcell
Chaconne in G minor
Bach-Siloti
Prelude in B minor