Vikingur Olafsson - Solo Piano Recital

**Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has made a profound impact with his remarkable combination of musicianship and visionary programmes. For this recital, and on the Steinway piano which he helped choose for Bristol Beacon, Ólafsson plays Beethoven’s final three piano sonatas.**

As a set, the sonatas are one of the most important collections of work in the history of music, with the later pieces comprising some of today’s most difficult repertoire.

Ólafsson’s recordings for Deutsche Grammophon have captured the public and critical imagination. Now one of the most sought-after artists of today, Ólafsson’s multiple awards include Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year (2023), Opus Klassik Solo Recording Instrumental (twice), CoScan’s International Nordic Person of the Year (2023) and the Rolf Schock Prize for Music (2022).

A captivating communicator both on and off stage, Ólafsson’s was Artist in Residence for three months on BBC Radio 4’s flagship arts programme, Front Row, broadcasting live during lockdown from an empty Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík and reaching millions of listeners around the world.

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Víkingur Ólafsson

**Programme**

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30 Op 109

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 31 Op 110

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 32 Op 111

Format: Reserved seating

Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

Performance Times

Doors: 19:00

Start Time: 19:30

Presented by Bristol Beacon.

For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)