Ein Abend im Zeichen der Fuge mit Piotr Anderszewski

By Isabel Schubert, 15 November 2019

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“Anderszewski schwelgte in den perlenden Läufen”

Reviewed at Laeiszhalle: Großer Saal, Hamburg on 12 November 2019

Bach, Well-Tempered Clavier (24 Preludes and Fugues) - Book 2 (Excerpts)

Schumann, 7 Klavierstücke in Fughettenform, Op.126

Schumann, Gesänge der Frühe, Op.133

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 31 in A flat major, Op.110

Piotr Anderszewski, Piano

Gods and Heroes: Beethoven stirs the soul at Klosters

Roy Westbrook, 27th July

A traditional overture–concerto–symphony programme at Klosters Music proves anything but stale in dramatic performances by the Munich Chamber Orchestra.

*****

Anderszewski returns to the Gilmore Festival

Sam Jacobson, 9th May

The Polish pianist’s Gilmore recital traverses suites by Beethoven, Chopin, Szymanowski, Bartók and Bach, benefitting from thoughtful interpretation.

****1

An electrifying recital by Piotr Anderszewski

Susannah Moody, 2nd November

In a tempestuous and exhilarating evening at the Barbican, the Polish pianist displays typical mastery of Bach, Szymanowski, Webern and Beethoven.

****1

Belcea Quartet and Piotr Anderszewski finding deep musical insights

Chris Garlick, 30th April

Like all great quartets, each member contributed their individual voice but, in the combination of all four, they created something extraordinary and compelling.

****1

A sweet finale to Gardiner's memorable Schumann cycle

Young-Jin Hur, 10th February

Concluding Gardiner's Schumann cycle, it was a memorable concert, with a memorable Spring Symphony and a musical Manfred Overture. The Beethoven first piano concerto proved an unlikely hero.

****1

Hrůša on the verge of greatness?

Roy Westbrook, 15th February

How do you prepare a new production at a major opera house, then stroll across the Thames to lead a fine and distinctive Mahler Five?

****1

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Isabel Schubert

Isabel studierte an der Universität Hamburg Finnougristik und Historische Musikwissenschaft. Heute ist sie als Programmheftredakteurin für die Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tätig. Von Kindesbeinen an besuchte Isabel Konzerte in ihrer Heimatstadt Hamburg und erlernte das Klavierspiel und das Singen im Chor. Die große Symphonik des 19. Jahrhunderts, Chormusik sowie die historisch informierte Aufführungspraxis liegen ihr besonders am Herzen.