Conversational concert with renowned pianist

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He loves playing Lizst and Busoni and says, everytime he approaches Beethoven, he feels he is on a roller coaster ride because it is so daunting. But there is nothing like the moment one has played the last chords of Beethoven’s sonatas. Renowned concert British Pianist, Karl Lutchmayer was in the city, to unveil the The Grand Steinway S -155, one of the finest pianos at Nostalgia at 1911 Brasserie, The Imperial.
The pianist and music professor at Trinity College of Music talked about the history of piano concerts. “Towards late 18th century, piano as an instrument gained popularity and composers started writing concerti for it. Mozart was one of the earliest important composers, who created some beautiful classic romantic pieces. Initially, pianists loved playing in private within domestic precincts. It was only later in 19th century, that they started playing for the public,” explained Lutchmayer.
As charismatic at the piano as he is at the lectern, Karl Lutchmayer is an arresting artist in whose inspiring performances musical virtuosity and intellectual profundity meet as equals.
Talking about Indian music, he said, “It is so refreshing to hear a variety of music and sounds from different instruments. I love returning to the country and performing to a knowledgeable audience.”