After his last concert in 2017, pianist Fali Pavri is back in the city to conduct a solo concert, The Last Sonatas, playing the works of Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert that were composed at their pinnacle as masters of their art. Pavri says, “These are three of the finest pieces of music written for piano by three of the greatest musicians. I wanted to play something special for this concert in Mumbai as it’s been a while since I’ve played here, and these pieces are very close to my heart.”

As is the nature of music to move us, you will find resonance with these pieces, too, titled — Haydn: Sonata in E-flat Hob XVI:52, Beethoven: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, Schubert: Sonata in B-flat major, D960. Pavri, who is the associate head of keyboard and professor of piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, tells us that each of the works speak of universal human experiences. Offering us a deeper explanation, he says, “The last sonata of Beethoven is about human struggle and overcoming adversity. It then transcends to spiritual heights, a transformation from the struggle to peace and serenity — a glimpse of heaven. Schubert conveys a very personal journey; and dance, song, grief, loneliness, happiness — all human emotions are encapsulated in this vast musical landscape.”