The second and final proposal of El Ciclo de Grandes Pianistas (the Cycle of Great Pianists) is Grigory Sokolov, considered one of the greatest living pianists. he interprets works of Mozart and Beethoven.
His short discography does not reflect the long and successful career of Grigory Sokolov (Leningrad, 1950), who prefers live performances to be able to give the best of himself. And he succeeds to do this, filling the theaters with spectators that he captivates with his magnetism and leading them to a musical trance, turning his concerts into unique experiences.
Program:
W. A. Mozart:
Sonata in C Major K.545
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Rondo
Fantasy in C minor K. 475 Sonata in the minor KV. 457
I. Molto allegro
II. Adageio
III. Allegro assai
L. V. Beethoven:
Sonata in Mi minor no. 27, Op. 90
I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck (With vitality and complete feeling and expressivity)
II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen (Not too fast and cantable)
Sonata in C minor no. 32, Op. 111
I. Maestoso: Allegro con brio ed appassionato.
II. Arietta: Adagio molto, semplice e cantabile.
El Ciclo de Grandes Pianistas (The Cycle of Great Pianists) is organized by the European Pianofest with the artistic direction of Óscar Caravaca and Man Minnie Ho.
Amphitheater: € 29
Platea: € 39