USA Day
Igor Levit
The People United

28 Mar 2026
20:00
Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
Musikfestival
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It was a fateful encounter when Igor Levit heard the piano cycle "The People United Will Never Be Defeated" for the first time as a student. Frederic Rzewski had composed the work for the pianist Ursula Oppens in 1976 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. To this day, these variations have a special place in Levit's repertoire - just like another Mount Everest of piano literature, the 32 Beethoven piano sonatas. As a grandiose entrée, the "Appassionata" paves the way for Rzewski's cycle, which, on the occasion of this year's 250th anniversary of the USA, may once again inspire us to reflect on what freedom and independence mean to us today.

The concert is part of the USA Day, with which the Heidelberger Frühling, together with the German-American Institute Heidelberg, which will be celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, is taking a reflective look at the United States - on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of its founding. Anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. Under the title "The Other 50 %", words and sounds complement each other in an exciting reflection on the ideals and realities of a country whose politics and culture have always been an indispensable point of reference since 1945, especially when viewed from Germany.

Also bookable in the USA Pass (valid for all four events on this day)

Igor Levit

Piano

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata for Piano No. 23 in F minor op. 57 "Appassionata"

Frederic Rzewski
The People United Will Never Be Defeated (36 variations on the Chilean revolutionary song "¡El pueblo unido, jamás será vencido!") (1975)

Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
Neckarstaden 24
69117 Heidelberg
Directions by Public Transport

Bus lines 29, 33, 35 (bus stop: Stadthalle)

Parking facilities for bicycles available Directions by Car

P6 Henschel, P8 Stadthalle

The Konzerthaus Stadthalle Heidelberg is barrier-free accessible.

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