Leif Ove Andsnes and Marc-André Hamelin on remarkable form in London

Marc-André Hamelin and Leif Ove Andsnes

By David Truslove, 01 June 2022

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“this Canadian–Norwegian partnership, a summit meeting of superstars”

Reviewed at Wigmore Hall, London on 30 May 2022

Adams, Hallelujah Junction

Schumann, Six studies in the form of canons, Op.56 (transcribed by Claude Debussy)

Debussy, En blanc et noir

Stravinsky, Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano

Marc-André Hamelin, Piano

Leif Ove Andsnes reveals the richness of small-scale forms

Edward Sava-Segal, 27th January

The Norwegian pianist assembles an intricate selection of fragments, aphorisms and character pieces for an intriguing New York recital.

****1

Resplendent Strauss from Canellakis and the Wiener Symphoniker

Mark Pullinger, 17th December

Leif Ove Andsnes joins the Vienna Symphony in the Musikverein's Golden Hall for a glowing account of Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto before a terrific Tod und Verklärung.

*****

A spectacular swansong for the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival

Nick Boston, 10th August

A fitting farewell for Leif Ove Andsnes' Rosendal Chamber Music Festival: imaginative programming and excellent performances in an inspiring setting.

*****

Hrůša and Andsnes lead a bright night for the Czech Philharmonic

Frank Kuznik, 24th April

With Jakub Hrůša on the podium and Leif Ove Andsnes at the keyboard, the orchestra offer glowing treatment of a dark program.

****1

Fine Rachmaninov from Edward Gardner and the LPO

Roy Westbrook, 28th September

Leif Ove Andsnes brings out the singing line of Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto before vocal soloists Kristina Mkhitaryan, Dmytro Popov and Kostas Smoriginas join the London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra for The Bells.

****1

Monumental Romantic masterpieces from Andsnes and Honeck in Pittsburgh

Phillip Nones, 21st April

Franz Liszt and Manfred Honeck take us to the gates of Hell and back, while pianist Leif Ove Andsnes delivers poetry and polish in Rach 3.

****1

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David Truslove

After many years as a musician – conducting choirs, singing as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and an involvement in education, David now writes programme notes, occasionally composes and enjoys a busy schedule of reviewing.

Leif Ove Andsnes and Marc-André Hamelin on remarkable form at Wigmore Hall