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Concert Reviews
“A formidable virtuoso and one with unmistakeable magnetism.” The Guardian
“His playing is among the most haunting and fascinating of all and the acme of
musical refinement.”
“A pianist of vision.”
“Tirimo is an inspiring poet of the piano.”
“Illuminating and masterly Beethoven.”
“Tirimo is quite simply an ideal Schubert interpreter.”
The Daily Telegraph
“An impeccable technique at the service of warmly expressive musical thought makes him a player of exceptional quality even in a day when good pianists are plentiful.” The Sunday Times
“Admirable mastery of every shade of keyboard colour”
“He could melt all hearts”
The Times
“In perfect harmony with the orchestral conception (Brahms Concerto No.1 with Kurt Sanderling), the enormous demands of this work, dealt with by Tirimo with lucidity and elegance, appeared to be non-existent. A most impressive performance, one which makes one long for a return encounter.” Berliner Zeitung
“His playing was an enthralling synthesis of spirit and senses. That evening Tirimo's interpretation went far beyond that of absolute musical form. He expressed human experience.” Hudebni Rozhledy (Prague)
“Tirimo made a remarkable U.S. debut with the Cleveland Orchestra. A performer of personality, he gave an interpretation of Brahms' First Piano Concerto in masterly style.” The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
“A master interpreter of romantic era literature... Tirimo can be expected to establish himself in this country with relative ease.” Ithica Journal (New York)
“In the [Beethoven Sonata] op.109 Tirimo proved that he is one of the great pianists of all time.” The Hereford Times
“Martino Tirimo is one of the truly great pianists of the age.” West Sussex Times
“Tirimo's playing belongs to a past generation of 'greats'. Listening to him,
I conjure up aural images of Solomon, Arrau, Kempff, Serkin, Schnabel and
Backhaus.
Schubert [is] Tirimo's speciality and, dare I say it, his musical soulmate...
[In the Sonata in A major D959] the drama of Tirimo's reading contrasted wildly with
Murray Perahia's smaller scale interpretation earlier last year...
[In Chopin's Schezo no.4] Tirimo, with shades of Rubinstein, gave an outstanding performance...
Throughout the evening, one was consistently aware that this supreme musician placed himself
entirely at the service of the composer and the printed score. The audience response to this
communicator of the highest calibre was rapturous.”
Music and Vision