I believe the role of a musician is in many ways akin to an interpreter. The piano is a monumental instrument, as Kathryn Stott once mentioned to me, and we are blessed with the ever growing huge canon of repertoire – solo, concerto and chamber.
Tag: interviews with pianists
Yuanfan Yang, pianist & composer
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and composing, and pursue a career in music? I first discovered the piano at a
Reiko Fujisawa, pianist
Of course we all need endurance and dedication to succeed. But sometimes, success can be measured on a more everyday level – like dealing with a less than perfect piano, or resisting the urge to run away just before the start of the concert!
Maite Aguirre, pianist and conductor
I think the biggest challenge is to be able to ignite in my players and singers the desire to make the best music they are capable of. The task of the conductor can’t be micromanaging musicians all the time.
Lucille Chung, pianist
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? I have the vague memory of asking my non-musical
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