Tomorrow, November 20th at 8:00pm, Leif Ove Andsnes was supposed to perform at Hill Auditorium. Sadly, at the last minute, it was announced that he is ill and was told by his doctors not to fly.
Paul Lewis will be replacing Leif Ove Andsnes. Paul Lewis is known to be a “full-blooded Beethoven interpreter whose virtuoso brilliance and deft touch illuminate every familiar phrase.” by the Chicago Tribune.
I am very excited for Paul Lewis’ performance because the fact that he made such a last minute change in his busy schedule to play for us shows how passionate he is about sharing his music. The UMS website informed me that he is performing a recital this evening (Thursday) at the Wimbledon International Music Festival, hopping on a plane on Friday morning to arrive here in the early afternoon, and then leaving after the concert by car for Chicago, where he will catch an early morning flight back to the UK. This is just incredible and will make me appreciate the concert even more.
The tickets range from $30-$65 and are still available!
**If you have already bought a Leif Ove Andsnes ticket that will be valid for this concert.**
You can learn more about Paul Lewis by visiting his website.
