Acclaim

“In Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor," the poised dialogue between pianist An Tianxu and conductor Mehta achieved a sublime artistic realm. With impeccable technique and meticulous musical logic, his interpretation unfolded with a structural clarity akin to his approach in the Bach encore—methodically revealing the polyphonic layers of the music. His synergy with Mehta, both embracing a grounded and restrained style, deftly avoided the common pitfall of disjointedness often found in concerto performances.”

— Zhang Tingyu, Music Weekly

“The collaboration between Plentnev and young Chinese pianist An Tianxu was brimming with subtle artistry. An’s playing carried the buoyancy of youth, evoking the freshness of an unfamiliar land, while in passages of rubato, Plentnev’s slight delays or anticipations were keenly captured by An through observing his arm movements, allowing their phrasing to breathe in perfect synchrony.”

— Zhang Tingyu, Music Weekly