OAE: Schiff’s Surprise
A virtuoso pianist and world-class conductor, Sir András Schiff defies expectations, constantly shifting between roles on the concert stage.
This concert rounds off the OAE’s Visions, Illusions & Delusions season with a varied programme of music by Haydn, who as much as any other composer redefined what orchestral music came to be during the Enlightenment period.
`I was interested in surprising the public with something new,’ Haydn said about his Symphony No. 94, now nicknamed the Surprise Symphony because of its breathless invention and numerous musical jokes.
It’s paired with Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D, which is an opportunity to hear Schiff’s playing at its magical best.
Performers
Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentAndrás Schiff conductor, piano
Choir of the Age of Enlightenment
Repertoire
Haydn: Piano Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII/11; Symphony No.94 (Surprise)Interval
Haydn: Mass in B flat (Harmoniemesse)
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Performance time
Please note start time of 7pm.
Related events
Queen Elizabeth Hall at 5.45pm: pre-concert talk. Admission free.
Ticketing
Book multiple Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment events in the same transaction and receive a discount.
2 – 3 events (15% discount)
4 – 7 events (20% discount)
8 or more events (25% discount)
Children and student £5 tickets are available for every concert. These discounts, and the £5 tickets, are not available on Premium seats.
