Each of Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles offers a brief but intense exploration of contrasting moods, from the whimsical to the deeply introspective, making for an exhilarating introduction. Prokofiev’s Quintet draws listeners into a world of playful melodies, unexpected harmonic shifts and vividly theatrical orchestration. Finally, Schubert’s String Quartet is a testament to his lyrical genius and ability to convey profound emotion. Its delicate interplay of voices provides a soulful and resonant conclusion.

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Harmonic Explorations

Cincinnati Music Hall

We celebrate the innovative and visionary Hungarian composer Ligeti's 100th anniversary together with fellow Hungarian Bartok and the two other great B's: Bach and Brahms. All four were in their time accused of composing futuristic music. We will draw some parallels and find exciting dichotomies. Welcome to the pianofest at RDAM!

Pianomania 2023 - Kunst der Zigeuner

The Studio Hall

Pianomania 2023 - Inventio

Pianomania 2023 - Arc-en-ciel

Study concert with piano students

Two of today’s most exciting pianists join forces for a wide-ranging program of works for two pianos and piano four hands. Individually, Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson constantly surpass even the loftiest expectations, earning worldwide renown while exploring some of the piano repertoire’s most formidable works. With this new collaboration, they unlock a world of programmatic possibilities. Experience Rachmaninoff’s own two-piano arrangement of his Symphonic Dances; the breathtaking Fantasie by Schubert; Thomas Adès’s arrangement of one of Nancarrow’s “impossible” studies for player piano; and exhilarating works by innovators such as Brubeck, Ligeti, Berio, John Adams, and Arvo Pärt.

Yuja Wang, Piano Víkingur Ólafsson, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as two of today’s most acclaimed pianists, Víkingur Ólafsson and Yuja Wang, come together for a Colburn Celebrity Recital. This exceptional performance is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

The program for the evening is a showcase of technical brilliance and emotional depth, featuring a diverse range of compositions for four hands. The lineup includes Berio's "Wasserklavier," Schubert's "Fantasia in F minor for Four Hands," Ligeti's "Bewegung" from Three Pieces for Two Pianos, Brubeck's "Fugue" from Points on Jazz, an arrangement of Nancarrow's "Study No. 6" by Thomas Adès, John Adams' "Hallelujah Junction," Arvo Pärt's "Hymn to a Great City," and Rachmaninoff's "Symphonic Dances."

This performance is not only a celebration of the piano but also a journey through the landscapes of classical and contemporary music, brought to life by the unparalleled skill of Ólafsson and Wang. Their collaboration promises to be a highlight of the musical season, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the works of Dave Brubeck, John Adams, Arvo Pärt, and others in a new light.

This concert is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation and is part of the Colburn Celebrity Recitals Series, which includes other notable performances such as Itzhak Perlman and Friends, Igor Levit, Le Concert d’Astrée Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, Evgeny Kissin, and more.

Please note that programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. All sales are final, and ticket limits may apply. Ensure you secure your tickets early for this must-see event and join us for a night of exquisite music at one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles.

Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson join forces for an unforgettable night of four-handed keyboard mastery. Lauded for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence, Wang is a regular with the world’s top symphony orchestras and was named Musical America’s Artist of the Year in 2017. An acclaimed visionary interpreter of such monuments of the piano repertoire as J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Ólafsson has received Opus Klassik’s Solo Recording Instrumental of the Year twice since his debut with Deutsche Grammophon in 2017.

Yuja Wang, piano Víkingur Ólafsson, piano

Granada Theatre

This is the second of three BBC New Generation Artist lunchtime concerts this season, and will be recorded for BBC Radio 3. The scheme helps to support young musicians on the threshold of an international career to reach the next stage of their development. Programme to be announced soon.

Ligeti

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 19, 2025

Yuja Wang, Piano Víkingur Ólafsson, Piano · Carnegie Hall

Feb 26, 2025

Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang · Los Angeles Philharmonic

Feb 28, 2025

Yuja Wang, piano Víkingur Ólafsson, piano · The Granada Theatre

Mar 13, 2025

Alim Beisembayev · St George’s Bristol

Aug 10, 2025

Ligeti & Enescu · Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Past events

Nov 5, 2024

Harmonic Explorations · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Nov 26, 2023

Pianomania 2023 - Kunst der Zigeuner · The Royal Danish Academy of Music

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