Sublime freedom and masterly control

On June 11, the Russian grandmaster among pianists will perform for the first time in the magnificent hall of the Philharmonique in Liėge, under the auspices of World Master Pianists. Grigory Sokolov is undoubtedly one of the most impressive living pianists.

He turns music to his will with such conviction that it is taken for granted, and yet it sounds new. His performance is a search for the essence, for deeper layers, and under his hands every familiar piece becomes a discovery. Sokolov is superior, but never arrogant; he is the very top, but above everything else he puts himself at the service of the music.

Following one of his recitals, a reviewer of NRC Handelsblad: “You can seek your happiness in travel, spiritual trips or books. Or you can attend a recital by the Russian master pianist. An evening with Sokolov is like a journey, because his music is itself an adventure of, and for, the mind. Sokolov is not to be missed: the sacred concentration that occurs when a pianist lives for music as a sublime expression of human ability, suffering and ecstasy.”

A concert not to be missed!