Piano Solo – Grigory Sokolov

The annual concerts with pianist Grigory Sokolov have been a cherished tradition at Konserthuset for over 20 years! With few exceptions, he has appeared here every autumn since 2004. He never fails to amaze audiences with his astonishing technical brilliance and exceptional ability to elevate music to extraordinary heights.

At his most recent concert, Sokolov offered the audience a chance to compare Robert Schumann and Frédéric Chopin – two Romantic geniuses born in the same year, 1810, both deeply focused on the piano. The programme also included music by William Byrd, one of England’s most significant Renaissance composers, active during the Elizabethan era. To the audience’s delight, Sokolov returned for no fewer than six encores!

Sokolov often finalises his repertoire only shortly before each performance. So while we do not yet know what he will play at his upcoming concert, we can be certain that whatever he chooses, he will once again astonish us with his extraordinary ability to reveal new dimensions in the music.