When and where does the concert take place?

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Anneliese Brost Music Forum Ruhr, Marienplatz 1, 44787 Bochum.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to festival information, prices start at €29; higher categories are provided.

How long does the concert last?

The duration of a solo recital is usually around two hours including applause; the exact end time may vary.

Is there an intermission?

Information to follow; the specific intermission regulation will be announced by the organizer on site.

Is the location accessible?

Yes, the accessible entrance is located at the side of Marienplatz; induction loops are available in the Great Hall.

How do I get there best and where can I park?

Public transport stops nearby are 'Bermuda3eck/Music Forum' and 'Südring'. Follow the parking guidance system Bochum by car; parking garages in the vicinity are signposted.

Grigory Sokolov ignites sound poetry: The closing concert enchants all of Bochum with magical intensity

Name: Piano Festival Ruhr: Grigory Sokolov | Closing Concert
Start: 2026-07-21T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr

Grigory Sokolov in Bochum: A closing that resonates

On July 21, 2026, Grigory Sokolov transforms the Anneliese Brost Music Forum Ruhr into a resonating space for great piano art. The closing concert of the Piano Festival Ruhr promises a concert experience that combines technical mastery, poetic depth, and breathtaking live atmosphere.

Sound poetry in the Great Hall

When Sokolov takes the stage, silence is created with electric tension. Every note feels placed as if conducted by his own hands, the orchestration of the grand piano breathes, phrases shine in the warm acoustic of the music forum. The sound remains crystalline, the dynamics organic, the audience's mood attentive – an evening where acoustics and interpretation merge.

Master of details, architect of form

Sokolov's stage performance thrives on flawless synchronization and deep expression. Since his historic victory at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966, he has been regarded as a pianistic exceptional talent. His recent live recordings with one of the most renowned classical labels underline the artist's stature in the canon of great piano evenings.

Repertoire with history – sound with presence

Whether baroque lines, classical formal will, or romantic sound speech: Sokolov spans arcs that make music history audible. Finest nuances of mood, breathing rubati, clear architecture – this creates the intensity that has fascinated critics and audiences for decades, making this evening the highlight of the festival.

Close to the audience and pure

Without show effects, but with uncompromising musicality, that closeness is created which can only be experienced in the hall: the breath of the piano, the reverberation in the space, the silent moment after the last chord. This concert experience is what makes the magic of the closing in Bochum.

Conclusion: A piano evening of exemplary clarity and touching intensity awaits the visitors. Those who want to experience piano music in its purest form should secure this date – live at the Anneliese Brost Music Forum Ruhr.