When and where does the concert take place?

On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Anneliese Brost Music Forum Ruhr, Great Hall, Marienplatz 1, 44787 Bochum.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available according to the official presale from €26.10; discounts are offered.

What program will be played?

Frédéric Chopin: Mazurkas op. 33 No. 4, op. 41 No. 2, op. 63 No. 2; Prélude op. 45; B-flat minor Sonata op. 35. Franz Schubert: Sonata in B-flat major D 960.

How long does the concert last?

The duration is usually about 2 hours including a break.

Are there barrier-free offers?

Yes. Barrier-free access at Marienplatz; induction loops are available in the Great Hall on the main and elevated floors.

How do I travel there and where can I park?

Follow the city's parking guidance system Bochum; public transport stops are located in the city center. Plan enough time for arrival and entry.

Arcadi Volodos live in Bochum - Music Forum Concert 2026

Name: Piano Festival Ruhr: Arcadi Volodos
Start: 2026-07-13T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-14T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr – Großer Saal

Arcadi Volodos in Bochum: An evening where every note breathes

On July 13, 2026, exceptional pianist Arcadi Volodos transforms the Great Hall of the Anneliese Brost Music Forum Ruhr into a stage for pure piano poetry. The program includes selected Mazurkas and large forms by Frédéric Chopin as well as Franz Schubert's monumental Sonata in B-flat major D 960 – a repertoire that exemplifies Volodos’ singing tone, his dramatic tension, and the deep breath economy of his touch.

Sound magic and stage presence

Volodos shapes lines like a singer, phrases with delicate breath control and connects orchestral expanse with delicate color mixing. In his orchestration of the voices, there emerges that live experience which connoisseurs appreciate in him: conducting from the hands, synchronizing pulse and architecture – always in the service of musical truth.

Chopin: Miniatures with nerve and breath

The Mazurkas op. 33/4, op. 41/2, and op. 63/2 as well as the Prélude in C-sharp minor op. 45 shine at Volodos as intimate stage pictures: buoyant rubatos, breathing inner agogics, light changes like in fine theatrical direction. The B-flat minor Sonata op. 35 spans the arc from chamber music intimacy to the iconic funeral march – as a dramaturgically polished arc.

Schubert: Symphonic expanse on 88 keys

Schubert's D 960 forms Volodos as a grand narrative panorama: the mysterious tremolo foundation, the widely stretched Andante, a Scherzo like rising breath – at the end a finale that consolidates clarity and touch. Sound balance, pedal economy, and understanding of structure merge into a stage performance of rare density.

Sound space Music Forum: Precision meets warmth

The acoustically excellent Great Hall of the Music Forum with over 1,000 seats carries Volodos’ nuances to the back rows – transparent articulation, warm mid-range, viable projection. Barrier-free access via Marienplatz as well as induction loops in the parquet and elevated seating ensure an inclusive concert experience.

Audience mood: Breathless listening, long echoes

The live atmosphere with Volodos thrives on silent tension: a hall that resonates; applause that erupts; encores that feel like finely cut miniatures. This concert experience nourishes the special audience mood for which the Piano Festival Ruhr is known.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: Arcadi Volodos delights his fans.

Facebook: 'His Schubert goes straight under the skin – goosebumps pure!'
YouTube: 'Incredible control and colors – every note has meaning.'
Spotify: 'Rediscover Chopin anew after this evening.'

Conclusion: A pianistic event between poetry and tension. Those who want to experience the great art of touch, the fine dramaturgy between breath, light, and silence live should secure tickets now – this concert experience remains.