We’ve been quite spoiled for choice lately for European pianist-composers with an electronic twist. Max Richter, Hania Rani and (now) Nils Frahm have all done the Australian circuit in the last month.

Of the three, Frahm veers more toward the electronic/dance side of the spectrum, and he brings with him a lot more toys to play with. An assortment of synths and keyboards, processing units, a huge mixer and several small percussion instruments set the scene of his stage. And, of the three, Frahms arguably offers the most thrilling live set.

Tamil Nadu-raised vocalist Ganavya, backed by Miriam Defris’ harp, sang the audience into the Concert Hall – her voice so incredibly dexterous, it almost sounded electronic.

Waving to the audience as he donned the gloves, Frahm began his performance with the glass harmonica – a single, pure crystal tone rings fell like a blanket over the Sydney Opera House. Piecing chords together as if building a puzzle, he lets one note remain as he moves onto the pump organ below and the track begins to gain momentum.