21 November marks the release of Víkingur Ólafsson​’s latest album on Deutsche Grammophon: Opus 109 — Beethoven · Bach · Schubert.  At its heart is Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 – a masterpiece of the composer’s late period – which Ólafsson places in an illuminating and thrilling temporal dialogue, tracing the musical and historical lineages that converge on this beacon of the piano literature. Known for his inspired programming, Ólafsson juxtaposes the work with music by J.S. Bach and Schubert, as well as Beethoven’s own earlier Sonata in E minor, Op. 90. Read more about the album here.

Having already performed the programme live in multiple dates across Europe and the US, Ólafsson will lead up to the highly anticipated release of the album by touring the programme across Germany between 9 and 18 November. Further dates are planned throughout the season, including at Carnegie Hall, and as artist in residence at Cal Performances, Berkeley, and MUPA, Budapest. Full touring details here.