Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Daniil Trifonov, Rafael Payare at Philharmonie Berlin
About the Event
He performs “pianistic witchcraft” (Der Standard) or is “like a spirit seer, with shining eyes, transfigured smile, enraptured in another world” (Neue Zürcher Zeitung). Attributions of the almost supernatural have unanimously accompanied Daniil Trifonov since he celebrated his breakthrough in 2011 at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.
Possibly the first listener to become aware of a “demonic element” was none other than Martha Argerich, who also raved about the stupendous technique — she had “never heard anything like it”. In fact, all these attributes are absolutely understandable when you experience this remarkable pianist live: breathtaking virtuosity and an interpretation that is carried by his own personality, but always dedicated to the core of the work, go hand in hand with a charisma that at times borders on the obsessive.
Schumann's piano concerto, a work with an aura ranging from romantic to fantastic, now takes the artist to Berlin. The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and its chief conductor Rafael Payare are also bringing another musical fantasy to the Spree with Berlioz' “Symphonie fantastique”.
Philharmonie Berlin
The Philharmonie is a concert hall opened in 1963 in West Berlin. It is considered the musical heart of the German capital, as well as the new urban centre after the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall. Its distinctive bright yellow exterior and unusual tent‐like shape quickly made it a city landmark. The surprising design and architecture were initially viewed negatively by many, but the Philharmonie is now considered a model for concert halls worldwide. The architect, Hans Scharoun, aimed to design a concert hall in which the focal point — the musicians on the concert platform — is equally visible from every seat, an aim that gave rise to the hall's unusual shape. Since its inauguration, the Berliner Philharmonie has hosted numerous concerts, often featuring acclaimed soloists and conductors.
