Improvisation gives musicians an innate understanding of why composers make certain choices, develop a subconscious sense of style, cultivate discerned tastes in melodic lines, and form a complex vocabulary of harmony and resolution.
Author: The Cross-Eyed Pianist
Frances Wilson is a pianist, writer, music and arts reviewer, music PR, and blogger on classical music and pianism under the pen name 'The Cross-Eyed Pianist'
Marie Awadis, pianist
In my own experience I realized that being an artist was not a choice; it was who I was and who I am.
Christina Petrowska Quilico, pianist
I have faith that classical music will remain as a great inspiration for the future – particularly if you play music you really love and identify with
Elisabeth Brauss, pianist
It’s always a few notes, a phrase, a shared moment on stage, during which you know why you’re doing it all, at least as long as the music sounds… That can happen in every concert.
Kristina Marinova, pianist
The inspiration seemed to just be programmed into my DNA
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