I had the great fortune to attend a performance sponsored by Deutsche Bank last night, with the Dresden Orchestra at La Scala in Milan, featuring a rising young pianist, Daniil Trifonov. Martha Argerich of the Financial Times beautifully describes the experience of hearing him play. “He has everything and more. What he does with his hands is technically incredible. It’s also his touch – he has tenderness and also the demonic element. I never heard anything like that.” If you have the opportunity, please go hear him. I thought I’d seen and heard some of the best in the world, but after hearing him, I know I’ve never experienced a truly great pianist before. It was breathtaking. Seeing former Prime Minister Mario Monti chatting up the crowds with his entourage of body guards did put a surreal twist on the evening!
This is a video of him playing. Truly astounding talent!
