Víkingur Ólafsson

Víkingur Ólafsson
Beethoven Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
Beethoven Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
Beethoven Sonata No. 32 in C major, Op. 111
Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Join Víkingur Ólafsson, ‘the new superstar of classical piano’ (the Telegraph), as he returns to the Oxford Piano Festival bringing a fresh take on Beethoven’s final three piano sonatas. Nos 30 to 32 are thought by many to be a glimpse into Beethoven’s turbulent mind during the road to his encroaching deafness. Experience the composer’s timeless genius and emotional breadth, reimagined through the lens of one of today’s most visionary pianists.
28 Jul 2025
Tickets: £15, £28, £38, £48
(Students from £5)
Duration: 120 min
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street
(Students from £5)
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