Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess.
Although long regarded as one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Frédéric Chopin, Mr. Ohlsson commands an enormous repertoire, which ranges over the entire piano literature. A student of the late Claudio Arrau, Mr. Ohlsson has come to be noted for his masterly performances of the works of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, as well as the Romantic repertoire. To date he has at his command more than 80 concertos, ranging from Haydn and Mozart to works of the 21st century, many commissioned for him.
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In January, Garrick Ohlsson will be embarking on a journey to Poland for two spectacular concerts dedicated to the works of iconic Polish composers which promise to be a celebration of the rich musical heritage of the country. On January 26, Ohlsson performs a solo recital that will showcase a diverse collection of pieces by Fryderyk Chopin, one of the most prominent figures in the history of…
On January 19 and 20, Garrick Ohlsson is set to perform with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra at Palacio Euskalduna. Conducted by the acclaimed JoAnn Falletta, the concert will highlight Ohlsson’s exceptional skills as he takes on one of the most beloved and enduring works in the classical repertoire – Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor. The piece is a true tour de force,…
On December 1, Garrick Ohlsson joins Maestro Gerard Schwarz and the Palm Beach Symphony for a captivating performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73, the composer’s final piano concerto. Mr. Ohlsson has garnered great acclaim for his interpretation of this heroic work, with The New York Times proclaiming “The ‘Emperor’ Concerto could have been…
Ohlsson played with an intense tenderness, striking the keys with finality but also gently.
Ohlsson played with an intense tenderness, striking the keys with finality but also gently. […] Ohlsson’s lullaby encore, the second movement to Beethoven’s “Pathetique” piano sonata, was a fitting end to a long-needed reunion. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ohlsson is justly acclaimed as a titanic force at the keyboard.
“Ohlsson is justly acclaimed as a titanic force at the keyboard. At moments over the years, listeners have practically needed seatbelts. On this occasion, however, he was a subtle presence, a weaver of gossamer musical fabrics and a wellspring of humble and seemingly effortless virtuosity. He approached the concerto not as a solo showpiece but rather as an outsized work of chamber music. At…
