Lars Vogt at Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Date: Mon 8th Nov
Time: 19:30

Janácek In the Mists
Schubert Sonata in G major No.18
Beethoven Sonata No.32

The world-renowned German pianist Lars Vogt begins the first evening concert in our Piano Series with Janácek’s In the Mists. Powerful emotions lie beneath the wintry veil of this impressionistic work – not unlike Debussy with a rugged Bohemian accent. Schubert’s 18th Piano Sonata, written towards the end of his life, finds the composer in serene mood. The easygoing opening lays the ground for some of Schubert’s most peaceful and tender music, its moments of intensity thrown into sharp relief against the tranquil background.

Beethoven’s last piano sonata was admired by Chopin and also had a profound influence on Lars Vogt who, at the age of 17, responded to its ‘vast, indescribable and mystical’ world. A stern workout for any pianist’s technique, this passionate work is also very forward-looking, the swinging rhythms of the final movement even anticipating boogie-woogie and ragtime.

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Theatre Square
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 5ND

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