Richard Goode live in London

Experience Richard Goode live on November 2nd

Richard Goode will perform a solo piano recital at Wigmore Hall, London on November 2nd, 2026. Goode is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, known for his deeply thoughtful and intellectually rigorous interpretations. His playing is characterized by clarity, precision, and a restrained emotional intensity; he avoids overt displays of virtuosity in favour of revealing the structural and expressive core of the music. He has a particularly celebrated affinity for the works of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Brahms.

Wigmore Hall itself holds a significant place in London’s musical landscape. Opened in 1901 as the Bechstein Hall – named after the piano manufacturer – it was intended to showcase Bechstein pianos and provide a venue for chamber music. It quickly gained a reputation for excellent acoustics and became a favoured space for recital performances. During both World Wars, anti-German sentiment led to name changes (to Æolian Hall during WWI and Wigmore Hall during WWII), but it retained its function as a premier concert venue. Today, Wigmore Hall remains dedicated primarily to chamber music and song recitals, maintaining its intimate atmosphere and high artistic standards.