SIMON Trpceski is a rare talent. The Macedonian pianist has been one of the hottest prospects in classical music since the turn of the century, and now is arguably one of the world's leading exponents of pianism. So, it was with great anticipation that he appeared for his inaugural Scottish recital. The occasion, it seems, was too much for baggage handlers, who managed to lose the maestro's luggage.
With a crumpled shirt and not-so-shiny shoes, the pianist took to the stage for a startling concert. Performing the works of Chopin, Debussy, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov, Trpceski's technical ability was inspiring while his slower, sensitive playing was exquisite. His performance of Chopin's Sonata No2 in B-flat minor was breathtaking - fresh, beautiful and simple. Children's Corner - a cheeky work by Debussy - followed, before a selection of Rachmaninov's preludes and transcriptions.
It was the performance of Prokofiev's Sonata No 7 that truly demonstrated the performer's depth. Prokofiev wrote this work amid the horrors of Europe in 1942. Trpceski delved into the corners of the composer's mind for this emotional and vibrant interpretation.
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