Daniil Trifonov

Daniil Trifonov

Jakub Hrůša, Daniil Trifonov

»Yes, just love him, love him so much – but don’t forget that he achieved poetic freedom after years of study, go back to the foundation of his work, don’t prove his genius through the last symphony!« Schumann said this about Beethoven – and it is indeed the case that the Symphony No. 4, which Jakub Hrůša has chosen for this programme, is often treated somewhat like a Cinderella among the nine symphonies. Quite wrongly, because it is an equally masterful composition: it stands in B flat major, which is an expression of the »yearning for a better world« according to the symbolism of musical keys of a certain Mr Schubart, and is characterised by a friendly tone with many wonderful ideas. Our Chief Conductor combines it with an equally neglected piece from the pen of his beloved composer Dvořák. We will be playing the fascinating piano concerto together with the acclaimed pianist Daniil Trifonov: the wide-ranging work was premiered in Prague in 1878 and features a magnificent richness of deeply felt inspirations. We will first present the programme in Bamberg, but then also in Linz – and also travel to the birthplace of Jakub Hrůša, where we have something to celebrate: 1924 was the first time that the »Year of Czech Music« was celebrated.

Daniil Trifonov / Piano Recital

Daniil Trifonov’s magic is hard to resist: the fact that his pianistic resources are almost limitless is unmistakable. He also surprises his audience time and again with his expressiveness and ability to reinterpret music. Trifonov is therefore definitely one of the most exciting pianists of our time. For his recital in May 2025, the pianist will bring a Romantic programme to the Laeiszhalle in which he will showcase all facets of his ability. In addition to piano sonatas by Samuel Barber and his compatriot Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, he will also focus on the genre of dance: although Chopin’s waltzes are not really danceable, the time signature and character of the music unmistakably point to this. Tchaikovsky’s ballet music for Sleeping Beauty, on the other hand, was written especially for dance – ballerinas, dancers and stage sets pass before your mind’s eye as you listen.

Nikolaj Szeps-Snaider & Daniil Trifonov

Shostakovich Lounge on the Barlach level afterwards.

Festliche Saison­eröffnung Daniil Trifonov Gewand­haus­orchester Leipzig

The Gewandhausorchester, led by Andris Nelsons, opens its 2024/2025 season at the Essen Philharmonic. The program features Adès' "Shanty," Mozart's final "Viennese Concerto" with pianist Daniil Trifonov, and Bruckner's Symphony No. 6. The concert concludes with an encore: "Vals de Santo Domingo."

Daniil Trifonov | Gewandhausorchester Leipzig | Andris Nelsons

Daniil Trifonov, a pianist known for his intimacy and expressiveness, joins the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and conductor Andris Nelsons to perform Mozart's late C-major Concerto. This piece, characterized by a festive interplay of light and shadow, celebrates joy. The concert concludes with Bruckner's Sixth Symphony, a delicate work compared to the composer's other symphonies. The evening begins with Thomas Adès' enchanting "Shanty". Sponsored by Kuratorium KölnMusik e.V.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Daniil Trifonov / Alan Gilbert

He has played his way to the top of the international piano scene in a very short space of time: Daniil Trifonov, born in 1991, has eclipsed many of what was considered great piano art for decades. Martha Argerich has »never heard anything like it before«, for example, who is one of the Russian’s admirers along with other great pianists such as Alfred Brendel. Now the winner of the most important international piano competitions and Grammy award winner returns to perform alongside the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra under the direction of chief conductor Alan Gilbert.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Daniil Trifonov / Alan Gilbert

He has played his way to the top of the international piano scene in a very short space of time: Daniil Trifonov, born in 1991, has eclipsed many of what was considered great piano art for decades. Martha Argerich has »never heard anything like it before«, for example, who is one of the Russian’s admirers along with other great pianists such as Alfred Brendel. Now the winner of the most important international piano competitions and Grammy award winner returns to perform alongside the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra under the direction of chief conductor Alan Gilbert.

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, Gautier Capuçon & Daniil Trifonov

Rafael Payare and Daniil Trifonov: Beethoven and Berlioz

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!