Two of the Nordic region's most sought-after musicians present an exclusive program featuring significant works from the history of classical music. Cellist Andreas Brantelid and pianist Christian Ihle Hadland explore Beethoven's late chamber music through two sonatas for cello and piano, representing the composer's artistic culmination within the genre – works filled with depth and originality.
In the second half of the concert, Schubert's celebrated Arpeggione Sonata is performed, a technically demanding piece that in these artists' hands unfolds as a stream of lyrical beauty. The arrangement showcases Schubert's melodic genius without sacrificing the musical complexity of the instruments.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 in C Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 102 No. 1
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 5 in D Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 102 No. 2
- Franz Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor, D. 821
Performers
- Andreas Brantelid, cello
- Christian Ihle Hadland, piano
The concert is part of Aarhus Music Association's 2026/27 season, which marks the bicentenary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death and encompasses some of classical music's most significant works. Tickets are sold individually or as a combined season pass for all concerts in the series.
