Musical Youth

In the continuation of the "Pianists Series: New Generation" at the Teatro Oriente, Gustavo Miranda performed, a lightning bolt that burst onto the Chilean scene less than a year ago, becoming an artistic phenomenon. Performing accompanied by orchestra and by himself, this pianist, with solid training in the US, has climbed higher and higher, triumphantly arriving at this very demanding recital, which has clearly marked a before and after in his meteoric career.

Miranda performed Chopin's Four Scherzos and - read carefully - none other than Liszt's Sonata in B minor, a key piece of universal piano literature that is rarely interpreted due to the difficulties it entails. And without the abundant sonorous attacks mentioned in previous performances, the soloist this time showed off a richly wide expressive range, always linked to impeccable technique.

Thus, a notable service from Chopin left him the best of paths so that this feared sonata was overflowing with a quality that emerged from the most different sides of nuances, moving from serene intimacy to fierce stormy passages, all served with excellence.