Reviewers frequently emphasize the spiritual and immersive nature of his live performances.
“This was the most moving piano performance I have ever heard. So delicate, yet masculine in its presentation. I was truly without words for this brilliant performer except, Bravo!” theclassicalreview.com daniil_trifonov_bach_the_art_of_fugue_bwv_1080_...
: Trifonov composed his own ending for the fragmentary final fugue, incorporating the B-A-C-H theme. Reviewers note that while the style is slightly more modern—utilizing low bass registers and liberal pedaling—it remains faithful to the intensity of Bach's original writing. I was truly without words for this brilliant
Now on youtube Daniil Trifonov – Bach: The Art Of Fugue, BWV 1080 Critics from The New York Times and Gramophone
Daniil Trifonov 's performance and recording of Bach's The Art of Fugue (BWV 1080) have been widely acclaimed as a "monumental" achievement that balances intellectual rigor with deep emotional expression. Critics from The New York Times and Gramophone highlight his "uncannily clear" voicing of counterpoint and his ability to treat the complex work as a "genuine concert work" rather than a mere academic exercise.