Saturday 11 November 2023, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
Víkingur Ólafsson
Víkingur ÓlafssonPresented by Saffron Hall
'Olafsson is revitalising classical music' enthused the Economist recently. The star Icelandic pianist’s combination of profound musical intelligence, quicksilver imagination and spirit of adventure is drawing new audiences to the world of the piano through scintillating recordings and performances of music old and new.
Bach’s miraculous musical alchemy transforms a gently ruminative tune into a vast unbroken stream of dance rhythms and a dizzying perpetual motion of new melodies and countermelodies. To experience it live is almost to enter a meditative state, broken – or perhaps completed – by the magical return to its beginning after over an hour of pianistic brilliance. In his Saffron Hall debut, one of the world’s great pianists bringing his unique blend of precision, fire and ingenuity to Bach’s masterpiece is an enticing prospect.
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Supporters
Supported by Ruth Jones
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Johann Sebastian Bach Goldberg Variations 80 mins
Performers
- Víkingur Ólafsson piano
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Information for your visit
Saturday 11 November 2023, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
This event will run through without an interval. We cannot guarantee that latecomers will be admitted to the performance so please arrive in plenty of time.
Show ends
9pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9pm – 10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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