Simon Trpčeski opens the season's Great Pianists series at the Concertgebouw: "It's not only an honor, but also a great responsibility." He shares insight into the inspirations that are the basis of his life as a concert artist, context about the works he will perform in the recital, and his commitment to building cultural bridges through music.

In this interview, Simon Trpčeski discusses Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No.5 "Egyptian" which he will perform with the Prague Philharmonia and conductor Emmanuel Villaume on September 4, 2025. In this interview, he shares insight into the life of a busy concert artist, his approach to music, performing for the Czech audience, working with the next generation of artists, and his love for Macedonian folk music.

On September 4, 2025, the Prague Philharmonia Orchestra will open its season in the Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum with Simon Trpčeski performing the Saint-Saëns' "Egyptian Concerto" No. 5. In this interview, Trpčeski discusses historical context of the work, his experience with the Czech audiences, his broad repertoire and interpretive approach, MAKEDONISSIMO and his cultural heritage, and his mission as an artist.

The concert series kicked off with a recital on July 13, after which for three evenings (from July 17 to 19) as a soloist with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the celebrated maestro Vasily Petrenko, Trpčeski performed Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The Brazilian audience greeted each performance with ovations, and a real curiosity for the Macedonian flags in the audience. Trpčeski responded to the warm reception with encore performances of Villa Lobos, Bužarovski, and excerpts from "Makedonissimo." The concerts were supported by the President of the Macedonian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Luis del Valle.

The Budva audience welcomed the concert with enthusiasm and expressed great respect for the performers, which resulted in the performance of two encores, with standing ovations and strong emotions that rounded off an exceptional musical evening. Trpčeski said after the concert that a natural and spontaneous audience is always a gift for an artist. "This is not a classical project, it should be spontaneous. As you saw, I'm also in a role narrator and that is the point of the "MAKEDONISSIMO" project - to really embrace people through music," said Trpčeski and added that he was grateful to the Grad Teatar festival. "Thank you for inviting us, for giving us this honor to open the music program of this year's festival. We hope that our collaboration will continue."

Renowned Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski will perform at Bratislava's Reduta on June 12 and 13, accompanied by the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Daniel Raiskin. In an interview with MusicPress.sk, Simon discusses his heritage and relationship with Macedonian music, his experiences from a recent concert in Chile, the importance of cultural diplomacy, and what attracted him to Slovak culture, in which he sees many influences and historical impact.

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova attended a concert by pianist Simon Trpceski in Rome last night at the event called Macedonia in Honor of Saint Cyril. She said such events are a reminder of the power of cultural diplomacy. The president stated, "I am speechless. First of all, the atmosphere at Horti Salustiani is wonderful, not to mention Simon Trpčeski and his band. Of course, in addition to Tchaikovsky and Grieg, they also performed Makedonissimo. I think all the excellencies present from the embassies, the representatives of our diaspora, not only in Italy, but also from other countries, were speechless," said President Siljanovska Davkova.

The Thessaloniki State Orchestra appeared on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for the first time in its history in the city of Skopje. The concert featured the celebrated Macedonian pianist, Simon Trpčeski. It was a gathering that promoted friendship and cooperation between two cultures. The concert was enthusiastically received, as the audience in Skopje filled the Macedonian Philharmonic Hall, and at the end expressed their enthusiasm with a standing ovation. The President of the Macedonia, Gordana Silianovska, was in attendance and she warmly congratulated the performers after the concert, while also making a statement that the event "enthusiastically captivated the audience and demonstrated the enormous power of art as cultural diplomacy."

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Thessaloniki State Orchestra (SSO) performed in Skopje, Macedonia for the first time in its 66-year history. The concert featured Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski and Greek conductor Vladimir Symeonidis. Among the hundreds of spectators was the President of Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska, who stated that she was moved by the concert and its message. "I deeply believe in the power of cultural diplomacy. I am sure that sometimes - or rather always - this form of diplomacy is more effective than traditional diplomacy. So I think that perhaps, little by little, through music, we will realize how similar we are and that there are indeed no obstacles that cannot be overcome," said Ms. Siljanovska upon arriving, while also invoking Nietzsche's phrase: "Without music, this world would be a mistake." Trpčeski emphasized, "Music crosses borders and creates friendships. There is no other force that can do this. People have choices... We can choose to be happy, to cooperate, and to bridge our differences. And that makes me very happy." He performed Ravel Piano Concerto in G to an appreciative audience.

The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra performed for the first time in its 66 years of existence last night at the Macedonian Philharmonic, with conductor Vladimiros Simeonidis, in front of distinguished guests - among them President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski. Simon Trpčeski played the elegant and precise Ravel Piano Concerto in G major. It was an important and inspiring collaboration between the Macedonian and Greek artistic cultures.