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He practices "pianistic sorcery" (Der Standard) or is "like a clairvoyant, with shining eyes, a beatific smile, transported to another world" (Neue Zürcher Zeitung). Attributions of the almost supernatural have unanimously accompanied Daniil Trifonov's journey since he celebrated his breakthrough in 2011 at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. The possibly first listener to notice a "demonic element" was none other than Martha Argerich, who also raved about his astounding technique—she had "never heard anything like it." Indeed, all these attributes are completely understandable when experiencing this remarkable pianist live: breathtaking virtuosity and interpretation driven by a unique personality, but always dedicated to the essence of the work, are accompanied by a presence during the performance that sometimes reaches the almost obsessive. Thus, Daniil Trifonov, born in 1991 in Nizhny Novgorod, trained in Moscow and Cleveland, and now living in New York, is undoubtedly considered one of the most exciting pianists of our time.
The artist is now in Munich for Schumann's Piano Concerto, a work with a romantic to fantastical aura. The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and its chief conductor Rafael Payare also bring another musical fantasy to the Isar: Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique."
Program and cast
Daniil Trifonov, Piano
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Rafael Payare, Conductor
Program
Berlioz: Overture "Roman Carnival" op. 9
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor op. 54
Berlioz: "Symphonie fantastique" op. 14
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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