Sir András Schiff

He is a musical cosmopolitan, universalist and avowed lover of timbres. Sir András Schiff is one of the few world-class pianists who is equally at home on historical and modern instruments – the main thing is that the grand piano sings.

Committing to a specific programme long in advance? Sir András Schiff finds that difficult. In his solo concerts, he prefers to play works that best suit his current mood. However, one can assume that at least one of the composers with whose music the pianist has been intensively engaged throughout his life will be represented. These include Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. András Schiff, a master of nuances and lyrical playing, wants to seize the freedom of the moment.