The beginning of a nine-part journey through Beethoven’s life featuring the specialists of Le Concert Olympique under the artistic direction of two complementary personalities.
Sat. 12.9.2026
19:30, Beethovenhalle, Great Hall
Kit Armstrong & Le Concert Olympique I
- Orchestra, Piano
- € 69 / 59 / 49 / 39 / 29 / 19
Contributors
- Le Concert Olympique
- Kit Armstrong piano
- Jan Caeyers conductor
Programme
»Beethoven Cycle: The Beginning of an Era«
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude and Fugue No. 21 in B-flat Major, BWV 890 from The Well-Tempered Clavier vol. II
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, op. 19
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, op. 13 »Pathétique«
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21
The concert at a glance
What can I expect?
What does it sound like?
Today at the Festival Salon
Special opening hours: 12:00–23:00
18:00 Happy Hour – with everything that makes you happy
19:00–20:30 Meet Your Band – with music groups from the region
21:30 Open Stage – with festival artists and anyone who wants to join
Description
»Our cycle brings a paradigm shift in Beethoven interpretation«, says conductor Jan Caeyers. He founded the chamber orchestra Le Concert Olympique in order to realise his vision of a Beethoven sound. With pianist Kit Armstrong, he has found an ideal partner to traverse Beethoven’s oeuvre, from symphony to solo concerto and piano sonata, in nine stages. The two artists are convinced: »This journey will change us all!«