As interpreters, we stand at a crossroads between artistry and artisanship. We are mediators between the composers and the audience.
Tag: interviews with pianists
Alexander Metcalfe, pianist
As a musician, what is your definition of success?
To have been able to communicate strongly with the audience. Not necessarily to have communicated exactly what one set out to communicate, but to have spoken to them in some way that is meaningful to both them and me.
Robert Thies, pianist
I think we all need to keep exploring and expanding our horizons and experiences. We need to stop comparing ourselves to others, and think more about challenging ourselves to be the best we can be. As Rachmaninoff said, “Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.”
Artur Cimirro, pianist and composer
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? The mistaken belief that talent will be recognised while living! [laughs] Actually, it is
Vadym Kholodenko, pianist
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? My mother was the one who brought me into
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