Performer: Igor Levit

Levit introduced the theme at such a clip that one couldn't help but worry about the marathon of musculature he had in front of him, but he persevered, playing with a precision that was almost alarming.

*****

Tremendous energy and engagement from Igor Levit at Wigmore Hall

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Patrick Maxwell, 22 Sep

Igor Levit brings a well-considered programme of Schubert, Schumann and Chopin to London in a performance of commitment and subtlety.

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Percussive Prokofiev and titanic Shostakovich from Levit and Sternath

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Mark Pullinger, 04 Apr

Igor Levit champions his young mentee Lukas Sternath in a joint Wigmore Hall recital culminating in Shostakovich's own transcription of his Tenth Symphony.

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MunichFranz Welser-Möst and Igor Levit

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Beethoven, Mozart

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Franz Welser-Möst; Igor Levit

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Paavo Järvi leads his final NHK SO season

Bachtrack, 14 Jul

The Estonian takes to the Tokyo podium for his final season as Music Director before handing over to Fabio Luisi, who also features prominently in the 2021-22 season.

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Alain Lompech, 12 Feb

Notre chroniqueur revient sur le 250e anniversaire de la naissance de Beethoven, son traitement par le service public audiovisuel... et la façon dont celui-ci célébrait l'art du compositeur il y a cinquante ans, en 1970.