Göteborgs Konserthus Canceled – Two soloists on two grand pianos

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This event is canceled and tickets purchased will be refunded.

Get ready for a musical experience as two of Sweden’s most outstanding piano soloists, John Nalan and Sebastian Iivonen, come together for an unforgettable performance. In this exclusive concert they take the stage, performing on two grand pianos simultaneously in perfect harmony, bringing to life iconic and beloved classical pieces such as selections from Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 2, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Arensky’s Suite No. 2, and Saint Saëns Danse Macabre. Individually, these two pianists have made waves in the classical music world, captivating audiences with their exceptional skills and interpretations. Together, they bring forth an unstoppable musical energy and create an extraordinary musical collaboration that is truly breathtaking.

Programme

J S Bach
’Schafe können sicher weiden’ arr. Mary Howe 6 min
Dinicu
Hora staccato arr. Pancho Vladiguerov 3 min
Sjostakovitj
From suite Op. 6 I. Prelude 4 min
Arensky
From suite No. 2 Op. 23 II. La Coquette 3 min
V. La Danseuse 4 min
Rachmaninoff
From suite No. 2 Op. 6 III. Romance 7 min
Rachmaninoff
From suite No. 2 Op. 17 IV. Tarantella 6 min
Tchaikovsky
From the nutcracker suite I. Miniature overture 3 min
II. March 3 min
III. Dance of the sugar plum fairy 2 min
VI. Dance of the reed flutes 2 min
V. Chinese dance 1 min
IV. Trepak arr. Nicolas Economou 1 min
Joplin
Stoptime Rag arr. Nalan-Iivonen 4 min
Saint-Saëns
Danse Macabre 8 min
J S Bach
’Gottes zeit ist die allerbeste zeit’ arr. Nalan-Iivonen 3 min

Participating

Sebastian Iivonen Piano

John Nalan Piano