Víkingur Ólafsson's performance will feature a selection of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard compositions, including the expansive Partita BWV 830, inspired by French and Italian dances. Bach's works will be interspersed with music by Ludwig van Beethoven, represented by two of his late sonatas, Opus 90 and Opus 109. Opus 90 is described as alternately fiery and reflective, while Opus 109 features one of Beethoven's greatest finales: six variations on an exquisite song-like theme.

The programme will showcase Víkingur Ólafsson's extensive experience with Bach's works, having performed the Goldberg Variations almost 100 times in a previous tour. His recording of Beethoven's Opus 109 was recently praised as "one of the most purely beautiful accounts on record" by The Guardian.

The performance will take place at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 August 2026. Ticket information is available on the official festival website.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.