Toronto Concert Reviews in Toronto, Ontario
Hélène Grimaud weaves a musical tapestry of piano textures! Music reviews of the finest concerts in Toronto and beyond!- symphonic, choral, opera, chamber, jazz and period music – The remarkable French pianist, Hélène Grimaud, came to Toronto on the International Day for Women to present a solo recital at Koerner Hall.
Pianist Hélène Grimaud Takes La Jolla Audience on a Profound, Thrilling Musical Journey
Why do we attend piano recitals? Many are drawn to behold a spectacular level of virtuosity on an instrument that provides unparalleled musical possibilities. If that is your aim, you might consider following the tours of the young Russian superstar Daniil Trifonov or perhaps the Chinese wonder Yuja Wang.
Commentary: Yuja Wang and Hélène Grimaud, two case studies in stardom
Although from different parts of the world, and of different generations, the exceptional pianists Yuja Wang and Hélène Grimaud, both extraordinary virtuosos who came to prominence at least in part through their appearance, gave remarkably similar mixed program recitals at Walt Disney Concert Hall a week apart that like reveal something about the artistic development of both.