Hélène Grimaud – The Last Testament

Description

With Hélène Grimaud, one of the defining pianists of our time returns to Lucerne. Her recital as part of Le Piano Symphonique features two last great piano sonatas: Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 and Schubert's Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major D 960. Both works stand at the end of a compositional path and simultaneously open a space beyond the virtuoso. Beethoven condenses drama, variation, and transcendence in op. 111 into one of the most enigmatic farewells in piano literature. Schubert's last sonata responds with expansiveness, intimacy, and an apparently timeless calm. Hélène Grimaud plays this program exclusively in Lucerne, Switzerland. The only concert with this program in Switzerland. Cast
Piano: Hélène Grimaud Program
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, op. 111 | 30’ INTERMISSION Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 | 40’ Concert ends approx. 21:25

Highlights

• Hélène Grimaud plays Beethoven's and Schubert's last piano sonatas
• Exclusive concert in Lucerne
• Concert ends approx. 21:25

General Information

Hélène Grimaud returns to Lucerne and presents a recital as part of Le Piano Symphonique. The program includes Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 and Schubert's Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major D 960, both works marking the conclusion of significant compositional paths.

Location

Europaplatz 1, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland

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