Leif Ove Andsnes

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»He is one of the most elegant pianists I know,« says NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Alan Gilbert of the Norwegian Leif Ove Andsnes. »He doesn’t put on airs; his art simply goes straight to the heart, without any affectation or sentimentality.« As a much-sought-after soloist, Andsnes performs with the world’s leading orchestras; yet he consistently makes time for extraordinary projects such as his »Beethoven Journey«. As Artist in Residence with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, he presents three programmes, each featuring a major piano concerto, including a new work by the American composer Missy Mazzoli. Further highlights include a performance with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Kirill Petrenko and an evening featuring Beethoven’s last three piano sonatas.