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Steven Osborne in Recital

Schubert & Beethoven

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Stephen Osborne standing in front of a rusted door looking pensively to the left

The revered Scottish pianist performs Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat major and Beethoven’s monumental Diabelli Variations, considered a seminal work in the piano literature.

The Diabelli Variations was the result of publisher and composer, Anton Diabelli, putting out a commission for leading composers in Vienna to write variations on a little waltz tune. Described by pianist Alfred Brendel as 'the greatest of all piano works', Beethoven’s response is a journey through 33 epic variations. ‘Who can do anything after Beethoven?’ wrote Franz Schubert after the composer’s death: he answered his own question in this remarkable, otherworldly final sonata.

Known for his insight and integrity, ‘a player in absolute service to the composer’ (Observer), Steven Osborne is a regular on stages worldwide, from the BBC Proms to Berlin and Lincoln Center, New York. In the New Year’s Honours 2022 he was appointed OBE for his Services to Music. 

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The concert will finish at approximately 9.30pm with a 20-minute interval.

Produced by the Barbican.

Programme

  • Franz Schubert   Sonata in B-flat major D960
  • Ludwig van Beethoven   Diabelli Variations Op 120

Performers

  • Steven Osborne   piano

Ticket prices

Standard
From £15
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

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Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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