My American Story: North, Trifonov (2-CD)

“Bates’ new score is a technicolor barnstormer . . . Trifonov was a wonder in this outing. He plays [the] score with the pristine clarity of Bach or Mozart, yet also brings power and dynamism when called for.” — Chicago Classical Review (on Trifonov’s June 2024 performance of Mason Bates’ Piano Concerto)

Daniil Trifonov, one of the most gifted artists of his generation, has previously explored his voice and cultural roots through landmark interpretations of European classical repertoire. With his latest album, Trifonov retraces his immigrant journey in the New Work through American piano scores ranging from jazz and swing to modernism, minimalism and popular soundtracks.

Green “I Cover the Waterfront” (trans. Trifonov)
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conductor
October 2023, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia

Copland Piano Variations
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Young “When I Fall in Love” (trans. Trifonov)
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Adams China Gates
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Corigliano Fantasia on an Ostinato
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Grusin Memphis Stomp
April 2024, Cary Hall, New York

Newman Theme from American Beauty
December 2023, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Harrison

Bates Piano Concerto
Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conductor
January 2022, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia

Cage 4’33”
April 2024, Columbus Circle, New York

Discs: 2
Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date: October 4, 2024