Pierre Laurent Aimard: Bach Book II and Mark Andre 2026, Wien Modern 39 at Wiener Konzerthaus

Welcome to the Pierre Laurent Aimard Piano Recital 2026 in Vienna

As part of Wien Modern 39, French pianist Pierre Laurent Aimard performs in the Mozart Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus. The evening spans selected preludes and fugues from Johann Sebastian Bach's Well Tempered Clavier (Book II) and Mark Andre's "...selig ist..." with live electronics. It is a concert for anyone who values contemporary classical music and deep, focused listening.

Highlights & Attractions at the Aimard Recital in Vienna

• Pierre Laurent Aimard, one of the defining pianists for Bach and the music of our time, performing solo at the piano
• Selected preludes and fugues from Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, Book II (composed between 1738 and 1742)
• "...selig ist..." by Mark Andre (2023 to 2024), a work on the threshold between piano sound and field recording
• Live electronics by the SWR Experimentalstudio with sound directors Michael Acker and Joachim Haas
• Fragile sounds between pain and solace, inspired by the promise of the Beatitudes
• An evening within Wien Modern 39, presented in cooperation with the festival
• The intimate Mozart Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus as the setting for an especially focused listening experience

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The piano recital starts at 7:30 PM and runs for roughly two hours according to the organizer. Pierre Laurent Aimard opens with a selection of preludes and fugues from the second book of the Well Tempered Clavier. This is followed by Mark Andre's "...selig ist...", which Aimard premiered together with the SWR Experimentalstudio in Donaueschingen. The piece combines piano sound with electronic sound direction and moves between pain and solace.

Tickets & Admission for Aimard at the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna

Tickets for the recital are available through the official website of the Wiener Konzerthaus. According to the organizer, seating is free choice. A clear price range in euros was not unambiguously published at the time of research; please check current prices and availability directly with the Konzerthaus. Since the concert may be in high demand, booking early is advisable.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Vienna

• The Wiener Konzerthaus is located at Lothringerstraße 20 in Vienna's third district and is easy to reach by public transport; the U4 station Stadtpark is close by
• November in Vienna is usually cool and damp, so a warm coat and an umbrella are recommended
• Accommodation in Vienna should be booked early during the Wien Modern festival
• Allow plenty of time to arrive so you can settle into your seat calmly before the 7:30 PM start
• The music relies on very quiet and fragile sounds; a silent hall and switched off phones make all the difference