Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov signs to Deutsche Grammophon

Described by The Washington Post as 'an heir to Liszt', the dynamic young Russian has been hailed around the world for his breathtaking virtuosity and the intense, inspired originality of his musical interpretations. In the line of great Russian piano virtuosos, from Horowitz to Richter to Kissin, critical opinion is unanimous: Daniil Trifonov is 'The Next One' - THE Russian pianist-poet for the 21st Century.
Winner of the Grand Prix, First Prize and a Gold Medal in the 14^th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 2011, and following performance debuts with the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and the Mariinsky Orchestra, twenty-one year old Trifonov has already made a lasting impression on piano connoisseurs around the world.
Martha Argerich herself says of Trifonov '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.'
Trifonov’s Carnegie Hall recital debut on 5 February was bound to be a landmark event. In the past thirty years, Deutsche Grammophon has bestowed the honour of a live Carnegie Hall recording on only two other pianists: Mikhail Pletnev and Lang Lang. Trifonov joins this elite company, sensationally, for his very first recording on the Yellow Label. As Vice President of Artists and Repertoire, Ute Fesquet, commented: 'Ever since his performance in the finals of the last International Chopin Competition we have been closely following the breathtaking development of Daniil Trifonov. His complete dedication to music making, the wide range of colours and pure beauty of his playing are irresistible. We are convinced of his extraordinary talent and are delighted to welcome Daniil to the DG family.'

Daniil Trifonov’s debut album on Deutsche Grammophon is set for global release later this year.

Pianist magazine featured Trifonov in its news section in issue 69.