Krystian Zimerman

Krystian Zimerman is a phenomenon: this world-famous pianist is rarely seen on stage. The Polish pianist gives around 50 concerts a year. This approach unites him with his favourite composer, Frédéric Chopin, who was also a quiet hero of the stage and known amongst his contemporaries for letting the music speak for itself, in its entirety. The preciousness of the moment Anyone who has ever been granted the rare gift of to experience Krystian Zimerman, the standard-bearer of classical-romantic music, in a live concert, knows the preciousness of his extraordinary style of tone production, his sensitivity to the sensuality of sound, and the compelling intelligence of his programme selection. The fact that he takes his time in developing his recitals and enjoys surprising his audience with his selections is a further mark of the quality of his artistry – and a risk that, as a listener, one can only stand to gain from!