Sir András Schiff, piano

Programme:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata No. 33 in C minor, Hob.XVI:20 
Johann Sebastian Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 3
Joseph Haydn, Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII:6
Johann Sebastian Bach: Capriccio on the departure of a beloved brother, BWV 992
Joseph Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-flat Major No. 62, Hob XVI:52
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Adagio in B minor K.540
Franz Schubert, Piano Sonata No. 21 D 960 B-flat major
 

A ferocious intellect, capacious memory and impressive stamina enable Sir András Schiff to give sublime interpretations of complex music which draw the audiences into his special, distinct soundworld. With a reputation for uncompromising views on performance and interpretation, a commanding stage presence and a warm sense of humour, the Maestro was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list of 2014, for services to music. He is the recipient of the 2021 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.

An epitome of excellence and one of the greatest pianists of our time, Sir András Schiff responded to the COVID-19 situation in his characteristic style – by introducing a new form of programme announcement: directly on the concert stage. Believing this kind of music-making to be much more genuine, he reveals to the audience his choice of programme tailored to a specific concert venue and explains the connection between the selected works – we can thus anticipate an exciting concert experience!