Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” (Wall Street Journal), makes a heralded return to Baltimore after 25 years. The New York Times attests that “when he sits in front of the keyboard…extraordinary things happen.” Andsnes brings this brilliance to Chopin’s cycle of Preludes, as well as Grieg’s contemplative–and only–piano sonata; written at age 22, it dazzles with his talent and passion.

PROGRAM:

Edvard Grieg - Sonata in E minor, Op. 7

Geirr Tveitt - Sonata No. 29, Op. 129, “Sonata etere”

Frédéric Chopin - Twenty-Four Preludes, Op. 28