Artists
- István Várdaicello
- Víkingur Ólafssonpiano
- Date
- Sun 27 May 2018, 11.30am
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Béla Bartók1881-1945
- Rhapsody No. 1 BB94a:
- arr. for cello and piano
- Johannes Brahms1833-1897
- Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38
- Ludwig van Beethoven1770-1827
- Cello Sonata in C Op. 102 No. 1
Encore
- Robert Schumann1810-1856
- 12 vierhändige Clavierstücke für kleine und grosse Kinder Op. 85:
- Abendlied No. 12 (arranged by David Popper)
Overview
István Várdai won Munich’s prestigious ARD Competition in 2014.
He is joined by acclaimed pianist, and exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, Víkingur Ólafsson for a programme packed with rousing rhythms and lyrical melodies. The Hungarian cellist opens with music by fellow countryman Bartók, before exploring masterworks by Brahms and Beethoven.