Great Pianists 1

Are you familiar with the intimacy of a piano recital in the Main Hall? It is unparalleled: renowned pianists and one debutant prove this once again. Like no other duo, the successful piano brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen can swing on the keys. They demonstrate this in works by Gershwin, Fauré and Ravel. For the eminent Mitsuko Uchida, Schubert's music is an important benchmark. According to her, it contains all the sadness of his life. 'Schubert's situation is hopeless,' she says. 'And yet there is a sense of longing.'

Under the hands of Arcadi Volodos, the notes of Brahms, Schumann and Schubert are transformed into gems. Yunchan Lim was the youngest participant ever to win the gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. During his solo debut in the Main Hall, he will play pieces by another child prodigy: Mozart. The series concludes with a recital by grand master Grigory Sokolov.