November14 2025 (Fri)
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
James Lisney (Great Britain)
Beethoven, Chopin, Shostakovich and Bach
120 minutes | Classical Music | Available
| Date: | November 14, 2025 | 19:30 (Fri) |
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| Venue: | Rudolfinum - Suk Hall |
| Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Intermission: | Yes (20 minutes) |
| Status: | Available |
| Reviews: | (1) |
Group discount 10+ people
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Embark on a journey through three centuries of music – from the Baroque and Romantic eras to the 20th century
The program features two of Beethoven’s late piano sonatas, considered among the deepest and most moving works ever written for the instrument. Between them, we hear expressive miniatures: a lyrical prelude by Chopin, three vivid character pieces by Shostakovich, and beloved spiritual melodies by Johann Sebastian Bach – including the well-known “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Sonata in C minor, Op. 111 – a powerful and transcendent work often seen as his musical farewell to the world.
This concert is perfect for classical music lovers and for anyone seeking a moving and memorable musical experience.
Program:
- Fryderyk Chopin (1810–1849)
Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata in E major, Op. 109 - Dmitry Shostakovich (1906–1975)
Preludes Nos. 10–12 from Op. 34 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 110
*** Intermission *** - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, BWV 147 – arr. Hess - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Ricercare a 3 from the Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata in C moll, op. 111
About the soloist:
Pianist James Lisney made a debut in 1986 and since then he has been performing in many of the world`s most important venues.
His repertoire ranges from Baroque to music of the present day. In the past decade, the music of Schubert has been a central pre-occupation (in performance and in recordings) and he regularly presents cycles of the piano sonatas and miscellaneous works.
His recordings – of music ranging from Schubert, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky to Beach, Bjornsson and Scharwenka – have gained recognition form colleagues and plaudits from the recording industry.
Important:
- One 20 min. intermission
- Dress code: smart casual
- Program is subject to change
