When does the concert with Elisabeth Leonskaja take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where is the piano evening taking place?

The venue is the concert hall in Karlsruhe at Festplatz 9 in 76137 Karlsruhe.

When does the door open?

Doors open one hour before the event starts, so at 6:30 PM.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 41 euros, depending on the category. Other price levels are 56, 67, 75, and 82 euros.

What works are on the program?

The program includes works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Chopin, including Beethoven's Piano Fantasy op. 77, Shostakovich's Piano Sonata No. 2, and Chopin's Scherzo No. 1, Nocturne op. 9 No. 3, and Piano Sonata No. 3.

How can I reach the concert hall in Karlsruhe?

The Kongresszentrum stop is nearby and is served by S1, S11, S4, S52, S7, S8, and Tram line 2. The Festplatz underground garage offers over 1,000 parking spaces.

Elisabeth Leonskaja in Karlsruhe

Name: 2nd Master Concert – Piano Evening with Elisabeth Leonskaja
Start: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Konzerthaus Karlsruhe

Elisabeth Leonskaja brings total dedication to the concert hall in Karlsruhe

On Friday, November 6, 2026, Elisabeth Leonskaja will perform as part of the Karlsruhe Concerts series at the concert hall in Karlsruhe. The piano evening begins at 7:30 PM, with doors opening one hour earlier. One of the most significant pianists of our time will focus on works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Chopin.

A program between fantasy, inner tension, and poetic depth

The evening opens with Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Fantasy op. 77 in G minor. This improvisational piece starts the concert with freely flowing thoughts, surprising turns, and a special closeness to the creative moment.

At the center is Dmitri Shostakovich's rarely performed Piano Sonata No. 2 op. 61 in B minor. Elisabeth Leonskaja shares a personal musical connection with the composer and is considered the ideal interpreter for the distinctive, concentrated sound language of this work.

Chopin between virtuosity and radiant melody

Frédéric Chopin has accompanied Leonskaja since her childhood. In Karlsruhe, the highly virtuosic Scherzo No. 1 op. 20, the Nocturne op. 9 No. 3, and the demanding Piano Sonata No. 3 op. 58 in B minor will be performed. The program ranges from whimsical pianistic agility to poetic intimacy and great architectural coherence.

The stage presence of a grande dame of the piano

Leonskaja represents a stage performance where technical sovereignty and musical dedication come together. Her interpretations thrive on precise articulation, wide-ranging dramaturgy, and intense communication with the space. Thus, an acoustic experience is created in the concert hall in Karlsruhe that makes both the subtle colors of the acoustics and the immense power of the concert grand audible.

The pianist regularly performs on international stages and has worked with leading orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Her significant awards include the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, the International Classical Music Award for her life's work, and the Wigmore Hall Medal.

A concert evening for lovers of great piano music

The 2nd Master Concert of Karlsruhe Concerts connects central works of piano literature with an outstanding soloist. The audience can expect a focused piano evening full of rhythmic precision, colorful orchestration in the pianistic movement, and emotional depth. Those who experience Elisabeth Leonskaja live will encounter an interpreter who understands music not merely as sheer virtuosity but as an existential concert experience.

Conclusion: Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Chopin meet the extraordinary creative power of Elisabeth Leonskaja. Secure your ticket for this special evening at the concert hall in Karlsruhe and experience international piano artistry in an immediate live atmosphere.