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Production has begun in Munich and surrounding areas on the international feature film Gould Lover, directed by French German filmmaker Andy Sommer. The film tells the story of legendary pianist Glenn Gould in New York in 1968, at a decisive moment in his life and career. The role of Gould is played by British actor Jack Farthing, alongside Sophie Mousel and David Kross.

The original score for the film will be composed by Francesco Tristano, bringing his distinctive musical voice to this cinematic portrait of one of the most iconic figures in piano history. Gould Lover is produced by Amour Fou Luxembourg and Amalia Film in coproduction with several European partners and in collaboration with ZDF and ARTE.

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The concert featuring Marialy Pacheco and Francesco Tristano at Beethovenfest Bonn is now available to watch online. In Reunion, the two pianists come together for a program of improvisation, original compositions and works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Ernesto Lecuona, creating a dialogue between classical, jazz and Cuban musical traditions.

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Francesco Tristano has been nominated for the Long List 1/2026 of the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, the German Record Critics’ Award, with his recording Bach: Toccatas BWV 910–916, released on naïve. The album appears in the Keyboard Music I category and is among the 273 productions selected for the first quarterly list of 2026.

The Long List was compiled by the independent jury of the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, which brings together music critics and journalists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The nominations are based on artistic quality, repertoire value, presentation and sound quality. The final selection of up to 32 award winners for Bestenliste 1/2026 will be announced on February 16.

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Apple Music Classical has invited FT to contribute “The Friendly Beasts” to its new Christmas playlist, Classical Carols Covered. The playlist brings together contemporary piano interpretations of traditional Christmas carols, curated for the festive season.

Originally a carol with roots in 13th-century France, The Friendly Beasts has been reimagined by Tristano in a piano version that reflects its historical character while offering a personal and modern perspective. The track is now available on Apple Music Classical as part of this special seasonal selection.

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The Friendly Beats by Francesco Tristano