Bach, Bach and Bach again: Francesco Tristano's career began around 20 years ago with an intensive study of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Since then, the pianist from Luxembourg has repeatedly returned to the work of the Thomaskantor, always trying to discover a new aspect of it.

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Francis Tristan

Museum Ludwig

Techno in the concert hall – what may seem odd at first glance turns out to be an innovative blend on closer listening. Pianist and producer Francesco Tristano, a Juillard graduate and bridge builder between classical and popular music, has worked with conductor Dzijan Emin to devise a concept that skilfully blurs the barriers between the genres. In an atmospheric concert experience, the familiar sound of a classical symphony orchestra blends with the avantgarde textures, sounds and rhythms of electronic music. And when the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach flow into the intricately woven compositions of Dzijan Emin and Francesco Tristano over the course of the evening, the gap between the musical worlds suddenly no longer seems so wide. At the climax of the concert evening, the electronic setup takes centre stage: in a new version of Francesco Tristano’s piano concerto, the dynamic interaction of the classical orchestra sound and electronic music reaches new heights. It finally culminates in the techno anthem »Strings of Life«, composed in the heart of Detroit, which has lost none of its expressive power even after almost 40 years.

Francesco Tristano

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 30, 2025

Club Symphony: Technophonic · Bamberger Symphoniker

Past events

Dec 27, 2024

Francis Tristan · Kölner Philharmonie

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Partita in C minor by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in St Matthew Passion by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

Keyboards in Island Nation by Tristano

Bamberger Symphoniker

Piano in English Suite No. 5 by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in Ciacona seconda by Tristano

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in Neon City by Tristano

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in French Suite No. 1 by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in Electric Mirror by Tristano

Kölner Philharmonie

Piano in Toccata by Tristano

Kölner Philharmonie

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