Schumann, Piano Concerto: III. Allegro vivace

Daniil Trifonov @daniiltrifonov Berliner Philharmoniker / Mariss Jansons - Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (1845) Philharmonie Berlin, Germany / Jan. 27, 2018 Full-length concert is available in the Digital Concert Hall: Felix Stephen’s review: “You have to see this performance with the Philharmonic with your own eyes: Daniil Trifonov - rushing onto the stage, soaked in sweat even before the first note sounds. In no time at all, the Russian virtuoso is sitting at the Steinway, catching his breath, and seems to be longing for Schumann’s piano concerto. [...] Already in the first movement of the Schumann Piano Concerto, Trifonov offers his audience almost endless musical richness. From adrenaline-charged bravado to delicate pianissimo poetry, from drastic pain to heavenly jubilation. It is a manic Schumann full of ups and downs, full of risk and fantasy. A Schumann with such an impulsive solo cadenza that the piano wobbles. The fascinating thing is that this Schumann piano concerto is actually relatively easy to master - at least compared to Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos. But Trifonov manages to make Schumann sound really difficult this evening. Because he pushes the resistance inherent in the work to the limit. No question: you can certainly interpret this Schumann differently, but it can hardly be more gripping. Meanwhile, the Philharmonic leaves no doubt that Trifonov should be given maximum priority. They provide soft and flexible accompaniment under the Latvian maestro Mariss Jansons, who was only awarded honorary membership of the orchestra on Wednesday. Under his direction, the Philharmonic play so softly and unobtrusively that nothing stands in the way of Trifonov’s spectacular realization of Schumann. [...]“ #DaniilTrifonov #Schumann #MarissJansons #BerlinerPhilharmoniker #SchumannPianoConcerto #PhilharmonieBerlin