John Adams & Víkingur Ólafsson

Experience a captivating evening of music with John Adams and the extraordinary Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. This stunning concert film showcases a dynamic program that seamlessly blends vibrant contemporary works with beloved Russian classics. Journey from the intoxicating rhythms of Astor Piazzolla’s “Oblivion” and “Libertango” to the thrilling, groove-laden energy of John Adams’s “Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes?” – a piano concerto Adams himself describes as "edgy" and infused with a "good dollop of American funk." The program continues with Stravinsky’s lavish and intensely emotional “Song of the Nightingale,” and culminates in a spirited performance of the suite from Sergei Prokofiev’s first film score, “Lieutenant Kijé,” a playful and sentimental work born from the 1934 film by Aleksandr Faintsimmer. Prepare to be mesmerized by Ólafsson’s artistry and Adams’s unmistakable musical genius in this unforgettable concert experience.