Music Wide Open Podcast

• Perfection | Music Wide Open Podcast #17

  Perfection in music, classical musicians striving for flawlessness, and the beauty of perfect imperfection — these are the topics we explore in this episode. We also discuss how music competitions and fear can stifle musical expression, the balance between technical and musical perfection, and why true perfection in music is so difficult to define and measure — yet so easy to manipulate.   🎙️ Hosted by Paulina Wunder and Ingolf Wunder. 💬 Share your thoughts! Email us at: 📧 musicwideopen@gmail.com   📲 Listen now and stay connected: Podcast Website: musicwideopen.com Apple Podcasts: /Music Wide Open Spotify: /Music Wide Open Amazon: /Music Wide Open Substack: /musicwideopen YouTube: /MusicWideOpen 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:  /musicwideopen Bluesky: /musicwideopen.bsky.social Facebook:  /ingolfwunder Patreon:  /MusicWideOpenPodcast X: /ingolfwunder

  10/6/2025  

  36:22

  10/6/2025

  36:22
• Energy. Good and bad. | Music Wide Open Podcast #16

  Energy is everything. It determines our actions and shapes our futures. In this episode, we discuss how our perception of life and ourselves influences both our personal and professional paths. How does it affect musicians? Why and when can it create blockages? And why is it important to recognize the immense power that energy has in shaping our destiny?    🎙️ Hosted by Paulina Wunder and Ingolf Wunder. 💬 Share your thoughts! Email us at: 📧 musicwideopen@gmail.com   📲 Listen now and stay connected: Podcast Website: musicwideopen.com Apple Podcasts: /Music Wide Open Spotify: /Music Wide Open Amazon: /Music Wide Open Substack: /musicwideopen YouTube: /MusicWideOpen 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:  /musicwideopen Bluesky: /musicwideopen.bsky.social Facebook:  /ingolfwunder Patreon:  /MusicWideOpenPodcast X: /ingolfwunder

  20/5/2025  

  37:48

  20/5/2025

  37:48
• Chopin Competition preparation | Music Wide Open Podcast #15

  A major piano competition can be a life-changing event. Many pianists dream of achieving a success that propels their careers forward and redefines their lives. However, to maximize one’s chances-despite all odds-almost bulletproof preparation is required: the kind where nothing is left to chance. In this episode, we open the door to our own lives and reveal what it took for Ingolf to prepare for the Chopin Competition, how meticulous he was, how he sustained the pressure, and what made his breakthrough possible. Following E01, "Let's Start with Why," this is the most personal episode in the Music Wide Open series. We hope this gives courage and strength to those of you who are sensitive musicians but may feel too fragile to succeed.   🎙️ Hosted by Paulina Wunder and Ingolf Wunder. 💬 Share your thoughts! Email us at: 📧 musicwideopen@gmail.com   📲 Listen now and stay connected: Podcast Website: musicwideopen.com Apple Podcasts: /Music Wide Open Spotify: /Music Wide Open Amazon: /Music Wide Open Substack: /musicwideopen YouTube: /MusicWideOpen 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:  /musicwideopen Bluesky: /musicwideopen.bsky.social Facebook:  /ingolfwunder Patreon:  /MusicWideOpenPodcast X: /ingolfwunder

  29/4/2025  

  53:44

  29/4/2025

  53:44
• Serving the music. Real or fake? | Music Wide Open Podcast #14

  Many musicians emphasize the importance of “playing exactly as written in the score” in order to serve the composer and their music. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we discuss the intricate relation between musicians’ words and their understanding and execution of music. Does everyone understand “serving the music” the same way? And why will the classical music circle weaken itself in the long run? Listen to the episode ‘Serving the music. Real or fake?’ Same words, different meaning Why the differences? To serve the composer To serve the music Future and economic pressures Cooperation, not competition Rat race and music business Technological future Think bigger  🎼🧠 What does it really mean to “serve the music”? In this episode, we unpack a phrase musicians love to say—but often interpret very differently. Is “playing exactly as written” a sign of respect or a lack of imagination? Why do some believe they’re honoring the composer while actually reducing the music’s spirit? We dive into the clash between tradition and interpretation, how competition and industry pressures shape musicians’ choices, and why classical music might be hurting itself from the inside. 💬🎻   🎙️ Hosted by Paulina Wunder and Ingolf Wunder. 💬 Share your thoughts! Email us at: 📧 musicwideopen@gmail.com   📲 Listen now and stay connected: Podcast Website: musicwideopen.com Apple Podcasts: /Music Wide Open Spotify: /Music Wide Open Amazon: /Music Wide Open Substack: /musicwideopen YouTube: /MusicWideOpen 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:  /musicwideopen Bluesky: /musicwideopen.bsky.social Facebook:  /ingolfwunder Patreon:  /MusicWideOpenPodcast X: /ingolfwunder

  15/4/2025  

  37:50

  15/4/2025

  37:50
• The Piano Sound | Music Wide Open Podcast #13

  In this episode, we talk about the piano sound perception and the art of creating a good sound. What lies in pianists' hands and what doesn't? What makes the sound beautiful? What makes the sound ugly? How is the sound created? Which piano sounds well and why? How does it work technically? What makes the sound nice? Your individual sound Good pianos, bad pianos What's in pianists’ hands and what's not? Piano technicians Sound perception in venues Recordings Piano choice Modern pianos Historical pianos 🎹✨ What makes piano sound beautiful or ugly? In this episode, we explore how pianists shape tone, the technical secrets behind great sound, and what’s truly within their control. Discover why some pianos sing while others disappoint, the magic of historical vs. modern instruments, and how venues, recordings, and piano technicians influence what you hear. 🎶🔍   🎙️ Hosted by Paulina Wunder and Ingolf Wunder. 💬 Share your thoughts! Email us at: 📧 musicwideopen@gmail.com   📲 Listen now and stay connected: Podcast Website: musicwideopen.com Apple Podcasts: /Music Wide Open Spotify: /Music Wide Open Amazon: /Music Wide Open Substack: /musicwideopen YouTube: /MusicWideOpen 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:  /musicwideopen Bluesky: /musicwideopen.bsky.social Facebook:  /ingolfwunder Patreon:  /MusicWideOpenPodcast X: /ingolfwunder

  01/4/2025  

  48:20

  01/4/2025

  48:20

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