My favorite star

ask: why? 
For example:
In my opinion, his musical language is much superior than other pianist have.
His tastes are exquisite, he is making a good sound from the piano, making the piano sounds like it is signing.
 He does not overdo sentimentality like others pianists.
etc...

was born in Düsseldorf, and took his first piano lessons when he was six years old. At the age of 12, he was accepted into a young-talent class at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf. During his school years, von Eckardstein continued his piano studies in Hannover and in Salzburg with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling.
After his graduation, he attended the Berlin University of the Arts to take lessons from Klaus Hellwig. In 2000, he made a strong impression at the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition: he was placed third.
After receiving his degree in 2002, he continued his studies at the International Piano Academy Lake Como, in Italy. He won the 2003 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, Belgium.

pieces he plays on his own.
He plays flawlessly without any visible mistakes. But, as Ludwig Van Beethoven said: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”
His tastes of rubato are prudent and is not overdoed
etc...