PROGRAM
Leif Ove Andsnes performs Schumann, Beethoven, Mompou
Northern Light: Celebrated pianist Leif Ove Andsnes makes a warmly anticipated return visit this week with music that reaffirms his astonishing technical and emotional powers. He begins with four short works of Robert Schumann, conjuring from each all of the rapidly mutating moods and colors they chart, and moves on to a work of even greater temperamental grandeur: Ludwig van Beethoven's Opus 110 piano sonata. In the echo of that monument, Mr. Andsnes's concluding performances of Lizst and Mompou sound all the more wondrous.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- Robert Schumann: Four Piano Pieces, Op. 32
—I. Scherzo
—II. Gigue
—III. Romance
—IV. Fughette - Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat Major, Op. 110
—I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
—II. Allegro ma non troppo
—III. Adagio, ma non troppo
—IV. Fuga, Allegro ma non troppo - Federico Mompou: "Canción y Danzas" No. 1
- Franz Liszt: "Valse Impromptu"
MIXED COMPANY
Mixed Company is written by Saint Paul Sunday staff, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the show and the classical music they love.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: Leif Ove Andsnes
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Other performances on Saint Paul Sunday:
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Leif Ove Andsnes performs Debussy, Liszt, Brahms
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Leif Ove Andsnes performs Schumann, Debussy
