Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Víkingur Ólafsson
One of the most sought-after pianists returns.
Following his sold-out, critically acclaimed debut in 2024, Víkingur Ólafsson makes his long-awaited return to Melbourne Recital Centre. Audiences and critics alike were captivated the first time around. Of his 2024 Australian tour, The Age wrote ‘Ólafsson left the at-capacity audience in awe of his technical brilliance and his stamina.’
For these majestic and meditative evenings, one of the finest pianists on the planet weaves together music of three musical revolutionaries. The hypnotic, pulsing minimalism of Philip Glass sits beside Debussy's shimmering impressionism and Rameau's witty, ornamented Baroque dances, each era illuminating the next.
With over a billion streams and a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo to his name, the Ólafsson phenomenon is one not to be missed.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Single tickets on sale Monday 9 November
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Artists
Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Program
Philip Glass
Glassworks
I. Opening
Claude Debussy
Ondine from Préludes, Book 2
Philip Glass
Etude No.15
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Suite in D, RCT 3 (selection)
Claude Debussy
Children's Corner, L.113
III. Serenade for the Doll
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Suite in E Minor, RCT 2 (selection)
Claude Debussy
Estampes, L.100
III. Jardins sous la pluie
Philip Glass
Etude No.3
Claude Debussy
Children's Corner, L.113
IV. The Snow is Dancing
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Suite in E Minor, RCT 5 (selection)
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