interviews with pianists – Page 63

Lucille Chung, pianist

June 21, 2017 The Cross-Eyed 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

Everything started when I was three years of age. My parents enjoyed playing our grand piano though they themselves were not professional musicians. Their piano playing greatly influenced my interest in that particular instrument.

Aleksander Szram, Pianist

May 17, 2017 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

I would say that every piece, every concert is a great challenge – the life of a working musician is endless problem-solving, with each solution only leading to new problems/issues to address. In a way, every moment is a great challenge, as you’re always reaching for a perfection that can never be achieved

Tony Hymas, Pianist and Composer

May 6, 2017 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Probably playing at short notice for Frank Sinatra at the Albert Hall (someone in his team was indisposed). His drummer warned me off anything ‘flashy’ – “Mr Sinatra don’t like no concertos”. But the great man said, “Aw, let the kid play” (what a gent!).