Classical concerts featuring

Daniil Trifonov

London Symphony Orchestra/Daniel Harding

Night music and love songs – Mahler and Schumann at their romantic best.

3. Orchesterkonzert

This evening is dedicated to two outstanding Romantic composers: Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann. When the young Brahms introduced himself to the Schumanns in Düsseldorf, it marked the beginning of an intense friendship. Schumann, impressed by Brahms' talent, published an article praising him as a "strong warrior" whose piano sonatas were already "veiled symphonies." Brahms, like Schumann, initially composed exclusively for piano before exploring other genres. Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor dissolved the typical classical concerto's solo-ensemble opposition, interweaving piano and orchestra. Brahms' Symphony No. 2, a cheerful counterpart to his weighty first, features soft horns, elegant strings, and a pastoral character, incorporating folk song elements characteristic of German Romanticism. The lyrical side theme of the first movement even quotes his lullaby, "Guten Abend, Gute Nacht."

Gewandhausorchester & Andris Nelsons

Nikolaj Szeps-Snaider & Daniil Trifonov

Shostakovich Lounge on the Barlach level afterwards.

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, Gautier Capuçon & Daniil Trifonov

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, Baiba Skride, Antoine Tamestit, Gautier Capuçon & Daniil Trifonov

Daniil Trifonov

A few years ago, Daniil Trifonov visited the Essen Philharmonic Hall. Moving swiftly through the building, he navigated with remarkable precision. Known for his exceptional piano skills and unique musicality, Trifonov's playing transcends mere technical brilliance, creating an enchanting experience that's best appreciated live.

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.

Daniil Trifonov

Festivalorchester & Andris Nelsons

Klassik am Odeonsplatz