The bestselling novel 'Sinuhe the Egyptian' by the Finnish writer Mika Waltari was the source of inspiration for the Finnish pianist, composer and conductor Olli Mustonen. In this piece which closely follows the classical sonata form slow-fast-slow, the performer can pull out all the stops. Not without good reason is 'Sinuhe' a compulsory piece of this year's ARD Competition. Experimental playing techniques are nowhere to be found, instead, this piece calls for virtuosity and tonal culture in the traditional sense of the word from the performer which never fail to work with the audience.