Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Lorenzo Soulès

Wigmore Hall, London, Great Britain

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11:30 AM 5 PM 9 PM

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 11:30

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Programme

Overview

Embark on a day-long piano voyage through György Kurtág’s Játékok with masterful interpreter Pierre-Laurent Aimard and his protégé Lorenzo Soulès. Immerse yourself in playful spontaneity and the vivid colours of these contemporary miniatures.György Kurtág’s Játékok began in 1973 as a set of 'pedagogical performance pieces' inspired by the spontaneous playfulness of children at the piano. Over time, these short, enigmatic miniatures have become cornerstones of contemporary repertoire, each capturing fleeting moods with crystalline clarity. In this special day-long performance, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, hailed by critics as the quintessential interpreter of Kurtág’s work, leads a deep dive into the collection’s kaleidoscopic colours and subtle emotional landscapes. Opening with the composer’s three defined 'breaths', Aimard unfolds each piece with poetic precision, drawing out moments of whimsy, mystery and profound stillness. He is joined by his former student, Lorenzo Soulès, fresh from his prize-winning triumph, whose luminous touch adds an expressive counterpoint. Together, the two pianists guide listeners through an immersive journey where every delicate gesture and shimmering silence reveals the depth and ingenuity of Kurtág’s vision.

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