Yamaha Pianos in conversation with Francois-Frederic Guy

Regarded as one of the most fascinating pianists of his generation, Francois-Frederic Guy discusses the early influence of his father (himself a fine pianist), the challenges of recording all Beethoven's 32 Sonatas live, and the qualities of Yamaha's CFX piano.

Francois-Frederic Guy has performed worldwide with orchestras such as the Berlin Symphony, Hallé, Philharmonia, London Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris and San Francisco Symphony, as well as internationally renowned conductors including Esa-Pekka Salonen, Bernard Haitink, Kazushi Ono, Marc Albrecht, Philippe Jordan, Daniel Harding, Neeme Järvi and Michael Tilson Thomas.

In 2008 he embarked on a major Beethoven project that has included recording and performing in concert all 32 Beethoven Sonatas and the 5 Piano Concertos. BBC Music Magazine said of his Emperor Concerto in the first volume, ‘it confirms Guy as one of the foremost pianists of his generation’. BBC Music magazine said of the 2nd and 3rd concertos, ‘with warmth and wit, Guy is impressive playing Beethoven.

Recent orchestral appearances include Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, Sinfonia Varsovia and Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg. He also recently made his conducting debut from the piano with Orchestre Phiharmonique de Liege. Recent recitals include appearances at the Wigmore Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London as well as the Spivakov Hall in Moscow.

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