His fans know it: Grigory Sokolov only announces his programme later in the concert year. And it doesn't really matter what he plays. Whether Schubert or Scriabin, Bach or Mozart, Chopin or Rameau: when Sokolov sits at the piano, you can expect the extraordinary. When he touches the keys, everything around him becomes secondary, and once the pianist is immersed in this world of his own, he makes you forget time and space and lets the audience take part in an extraordinary piano recital. It is no wonder that he has built up a large circle of fans over the course of his life as a pianist. With his outstanding artistry, which he always puts entirely at the service of the music, he has literally mesmerised us for decades. And it is no longer a secret that the pianist likes to give the odd encore ...(Pro Arte Frankfurt)

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Grigory Sokolov, Clavier

Alte Oper

Grigory Sokolov

Teatro "Dino Buzzati"

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.

Piano Solo – Grigory Sokolov

Konserthuset Stockholm

Sokolov solo concert

Great Festival House

Petruskirche Kiel Wik

For many music lovers, he is the grandmaster: Grigory Sokolov. His name alone is captivating, as he stands for exceptional piano playing. His sound, his nuances, his ability to penetrate works make him an exceptional artist.

Museum Ludwig

For Grigory Sokolov, "art is a parallel universe to reality," and this exceptional pianist repeatedly transports his audience to this very universe with his precise and incredibly detailed piano playing. When he touches the keys, everything around him becomes unimportant, and once immersed in this very special world, Grigory Sokolov lets time and space disappear, allowing the audience to participate in an extraordinary piano recital. There are few pianists who select their programs with such artistic sensitivity and prepare and perform the selected works with such fascinating meticulousness as Grigory Sokolov. This year, he presents works by William Byrd and Johannes Brahms, spanning the spectrum from the English late Renaissance to German Romanticism. And it should be no secret by now that the pianist enjoys playing the occasional encore...

Grigory Sokolov, piano

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

Grigory Sokolov is a legend. Describing him as one of the most significant pianists of the present day is not an assertion, but a widely confirmed fact. Critics of high standing admit that they lack the right words to describe his art. But perhaps one doesn't even need words, but rather be convinced by him directly. "Art is a parallel universe to reality," he says, and proves it in a unique way in each of his concerts. And as always, he keeps it exciting: he announces his programs at short notice. Thus, the anticipation of a reliably unforgettable concert experience can blend with the expectation of the unexpected when the pianist unfolds his magic touch with music from the Baroque, Viennese Classical, or Romantic periods. By invitation of the Dresden Philharmonic in cooperation with DK Deutsche Klassik.

Grigory Sokolov

Events

Upcoming events

May 8, 2026

Grigory Sokolov · Dresdner Philharmonie

Past events

Apr 14, 2026

Grigory Sokolov, Clavier · Alte Oper Frankfurt

Feb 7, 2026

Grigory Sokolov · Belluno Teatro Comunale

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Ballades by Brahms

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival

Piano in Piano Sonata in B-flat major by Schubert

Alte Oper Frankfurt

Piano in 2 Rhapsodies by Brahms

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival

Piano in Les Sauvages by Rameau

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Prelude and Fugue in E minor by Bach

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Piano Sonata No. 4 by Beethoven

Alte Oper Frankfurt

Piano in Mazurkas by Chopin

Konserthuset Stockholm

Piano in Fantasia In G Major by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Two Rhapsodies by Brahms

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Six Bagatelles by Beethoven

Konserthuset Stockholm

Piano in John come kiss me now by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Pavan and Galliard No. 1 by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Alman by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Pavan and 2 Galliards No. 2 by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Callino Casturame by Byrd

Salzburger Festspiele

Piano in Prelude and Fughetta in E minor by Bach

Konserthuset Stockholm

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