In the instance where Maria João Pires was initially given the incorrect piano concerto, she astonishingly managed to regain her composure and deliver a stellar performance.
Maria João Pires, the renowned Portuguese pianist, recently shared an insightful account of a famous mistaken concert incident on Twitter. On February 25, 2024, during an open rehearsal in Amsterdam, Pires was expected to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20, but due to a scheduling mix-up, the orchestra began playing Mozart's D minor concerto instead.
In an extensive interview titled "It was very scary" - Maria Joaõ Pires on THAT viral wrong concerto!, Pires discussed what exactly went through her mind during the incident and what she recalled about that day. The interview, conducted by Joanna Gosling, can be watched on our website.
Pires had apparently misread the schedule and was expecting a different piece. She mentioned that she had not played Mozart's D minor concerto for about 11 months before the incident, and that's the moment where she started losing the memory of the details.
Riccardo Chailly, the rehearsal conductor, recounted that Pires was shocked when the wrong concerto was played. However, Pires, despite the surprise, managed to join the performance without missing a single note. Chailly described her ability to quickly switch to the new concerto as a miracle.
Pires also mentioned that she was replacing another artist during the general rehearsal and that it was K.488 on the phone but it was K.466 that was to be played. This was not the first time such an incident had happened to Pires, she revealed during the interview. It happened three times in her life, but only this incident was filmed.
Joanna Gosling described Riccardo Chailly as "the cheerleader we all want in our corner" and Pires' response to the situation as "belief and bravery in action". The video of Pires' performance of Mozart's D minor concerto went viral again in 2024 after being shared by Joanna Gosling on Twitter.
Pires' life is a busy cocktail of travel, concertos, and recitals. On 9 September 2024, she was expecting to perform Mozart Piano Concerto No.20. Despite the unexpected turn of events, her performance in the D minor concerto is considered a testament to her musical memory and grace.
The interview with Joanna Gosling's our website show can be listened to every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, and can also be caught up on Global Player. The incident is a reminder of Pires' exceptional talent and her ability to adapt under pressure, making it a fascinating tale in the world of classical music.
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