Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen: Piano Works

Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen (b. 1969) unites tradition and innovation in his piano works, performed by Rolf Hind. The centerpiece, a substantial Piano Sonata, reveals the Danish composer’s musical imagination in all its unbridled complexity and introspection. Works spanning multiple years see Olesen toying with form, sparring with artistic crisis, and grappling with seemingly irreconcilable opposites. The 6 Sonatas playfully reimagine classical forms, while the Little Miracle Prelude ingeniously reorders Bach. Throughout, Olesen’s music reflects on history’s influence, seeking a contemporary voice amid familiar echoes.