FRANCESCO TRISTANO : BACH & Beyond

(AUDIO INTERVIEW + MUSIC MIX)

Few musicians navigate the worlds of Baroque counterpoint and electronic music with as much ease and artistry as Francesco Tristano. He is not your typical pianist, and his work challenges our perceptions of tradition and innovation. Tristano studied classical piano at the Juilliard School in New York and gained recognition for his interpretations of Baroque and contemporary music. However, his curiosity has led him beyond the classical genre, exploring jazz, experimental sounds, and electronic production. His discography reflects this versatility, featuring recordings of Bach, Ravel, and Berio alongside electronic-infused compositions and improvisations. By combining grand pianos with synthesizers and drum machines, he offers a unique sonic experience that feels equally at home in a concert hall or an underground rave.

How does he balance these seemingly contrasting worlds? What do Bach and Detroit techno have in common? Is the piano an instrument of the future? Where will his musical ideas take him next? We'll find out in this episode of the "Journeys to the Infinite" podcast.

audio interview (37 min.) + music mix (59 min.)

Link: www.francescotristano.com