Contemplation Concert with Tanja Zapolski
Thursday, 9 October at 5.30 and 7.30 pm
Experience one of Denmark’s leading pianists, Tanja Zapolski, in a meditative musical performance featuring classical French piano works that resonate with the exhibitions Degas’ Obsession and Gauguin & Kihara – First Impressions.
Enjoy a concert of classical and meditative piano works, accompanied by soft lighting. Let the spirit of the French Impressionist era inspire you as you immerse yourself in music presented in a new and sensuous way.
Audience members are welcome to lie down or sit on yoga mats. The programme features works by Debussy, Satie and Ravel, alongside meditative pieces by Philip Glass, Hania Rani and Ludovico Einaudi.
The concert is performed in silence – without applause. This special concert format is designed for those seeking reflection and inner peace in historic surroundings.
About Tanja Zapolski
Tanja Zapolski is one of Denmark’s most prominent classical pianists, captivating audiences at home and abroad with her virtuosic technique and expressive musicality.
With Ukrainian roots and musical education from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, she has performed as a soloist with leading orchestras and conductors both in Denmark and internationally. Tanja Zapolski has received numerous awards and distinctions, and in addition to her concert work, she appears in television programmes such as The Classical Music Quiz on DR and Piano on TV2.
Tickets Annual pass holders: 90 DKK Adults: 185 DKK Under 27/students with valid ID: 140 DKK Under 18: 90 DKK
Your ticket grants you access to the Glyptotek throughout the day, where you can unwind and explore the museum’s collections.
Practical Information
Yoga mats and blankets are available to borrow at the museum. Please note that bringing your own yoga mat is not permitted. If you prefer to sit, chairs are available upon arrival.
Please be aware that a temporary artwork has been installed in the Central Hall, which may partially obstruct the view of the pianist from certain angles. However, the concert is designed as a meditative, reclining listening experience where the focus is on presence and sound – rather than traditional stage performance.
