Dimitry Ablogin Recital in the Orangerie , Darmstadt - 14th March 2025 - Chopin Gesellschaft in der BRD e.V.
As is always the case with this pianist, I am overcome with superlatives. He is one of the great period piano specialists but also has a commanding keyboard technique and deep musical insight that convinces completely on the modern instrument. This individualistic and highly talented young Russian pianist has studied extensively in Moscow and Frankfurt specializing in the fortepiano (as the period instrument is called in England). He has taken part successfully in many piano competitions and festivals throughout the world. He was awarded an Honourable Mention in the 1st International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments. 2–14 September 2018. I felt he should have been placed far higher. His full biography is here: https://www.ablogin.de/biography Much has changed and many prestigious awards since last I wrote about him. He performed this evening on a modern instrument. At the time I first heard him, I wrote of hi...