Hitting the right keys

A young Israeli pianist is making waves thanks to the way he looks at pieces written by famous composers

As young Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg begins to talk about piano works and his unique interpretation, his eyes noticeably light up, radiating excitement and enthusiasm.

For him, music evokes imagery in the same way as poetry does. The music notes are intricately woven, within which the composers deftly and wittily conceal their wildest fantasies and subtlest sensitivities.