The global piano sensation and Guinness World Record holder for the fastest pianist in the world, Peter Bence, returns to Finland. This past Summer the virtuoso received rave reviews from both audiences and critics at the Savonlinna Opera Festival. The pianist is especially known for their energetic cover songs, which will be enjoyed in December both in Helsinki and Tampere. Ticket sales for the concerts begin on Thursday, August 8, at 10 AM.
Peter Bence, who became a viral phenomenon with his YouTube videos, is a Hungarian musician, composer, and producer who received classical piano training in the US. The artist’s first video, a cover of Michael Jackson's "Bad" uploaded in 2015, gained over 10 million views in just a few days. The pianist, who performed at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in Summer 2024, is particularly known for hit covers, some of the most streamed ones being well-known tracks like "Despacito," "Africa," and "Don't Stop Me Now."
With dynamic and rhythmic style, Bence skillfully transforms the instrument into a full orchestra, earning acclaim worldwide and winning over both young and older classical piano music listeners with his concerts.
Peter Bence has received special praise for the unique approach to highlighting piano and its performance, popularizing classical music, and inspiring pianists around the world.
