Klavierabend - Arcadi Volodos

Performers:

Arcadi Volodos, piano

Pure romance
One of the most fascinating pianists of our time invites you to an extraordinary concert evening dedicated entirely to the inner world of two great Romantics: Frédéric Chopin and Franz Schubert.

Frédéric Chopin
The concert opens with selected mazurkas by Chopin – works full of fine rubati, melancholy colours and dance-like elegance. Volodos allows the seemingly small forms to blossom with great intensity before the mysterious Prélude in C sharp minor op. 45 leads the way to the monumental Sonata in B flat minor op. 35. This key work of piano literature – with its famous funeral march – unfolds a dramatic range between intimate lyricism and existential force in Volodos' hands.

Franz Schubert
After the interval, a new cosmos opens up: Franz Schubert's last piano sonata in B flat major D 960, one of the most moving farewell works in music history. Arcadi Volodos performs this sonata with great calm, inner tension and a tonal culture that turns every moment into an event.

program

Frédéric Chopin
Mazurka h-moll op. 33/4 (1837–1838)
Mazurka e-moll op. 41/2 (1838)
Mazurka f-moll op. 63/2 (1846)
Prélude cis-moll op. 45 (1841)
Sonate b-moll op. 35 (1839)

Pause

Franz Schubert
Sonate B-Dur D 960 (1828)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.