Solo Recital. Sir András Schiff

Sir András Schiff is a singular figure in the world of pianism. He often travels with his own instruments, selecting the specific piano to suit the repertoire. He also prefers not to announce his concert programmes in advance. This approach grants him creative freedom, allowing him to finalise the selection during the acoustic rehearsal, guided by the specific space, the moment, and his inspiration.

Throughout his extensive career, Schiff has maintained a deep interest in period keyboard instruments. Solo recitals featuring large-scale, comprehensive cycles hold a central place in his work, with a focus on composers such as Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, and Bartók. A dedicated chamber musician, he performs regularly with distinguished colleagues and has collaborated with nearly all the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. In recent years, he has increasingly focused on performing the piano concertos of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven as both soloist and conductor.

Previously an artist for Decca, Schiff is currently an exclusive ECM artist. He teaches piano and chamber music at the Kronberg Academy and the Barenboim-Said Akademie and gives regular masterclasses. In 2014, he founded the “Building Bridges” mentorship programme to provide long-term support for talented young pianists. Among his current students is the Estonian pianist Tähe Lee Liiv, who participates in this programme.