In this podcast, Clare Hammond talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her latest album – of British Piano Concertos by Britten, Walton and Tippett – which was released this month on the BIS label. Clare also talks about her passion for off-the-beaten-track repertoire, the technical issues of learning left-hand repertoire, and why it’s so important to bring music to a wider audience.
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Episode 17 - Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
In this podcast, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his latest album, the Complete Works of Ravel, which was released in April this year to tie in with the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth. Bavouzet talks about the musical differences between Ravel and Debussy, why Haydn always puts him in a great mood, and how his biggest hobby in life has always been model railways! His one piece of advice for aspiring amateur pianists? Practise every day – even if just for 15 minutes.
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Episode 16 - Dominic Ferris & Ugne Peistaraite
In this podcast, Dominic Ferris and Ugne Peistaraite talk discuss Performance Anxiety and Emotional Intelligence. They talk through such topics as: the importance of practising performing, how to deal with audience distractions mid-performance (such as a phone ringing), looking at anxiety as something positive (rather than negative), how to learn from mistakes in performance and focusing on being in the moment and not the anxiety beforehand.And who knew there were similarities between giving a piano performance, performing surgery and flying a plane? All is revealed.
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Episode 15 - Mahan Esfahani
In this podcast, harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about what makes the C major Prelude from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1 such a work of art, how it’s OK to play Bach with rubato, and why Bach shouldn’t be put on a pedestal. Plus, Mahan’s two biggest pieces of advice for amateur pianists: Have an achievable goal at each practice session, and always write in your fingerings!
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Episode 14 - Yevgeny Sudbin
In this podcast Yevgeny Sudbin talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his fascination with Scriabin’s soundworld, how playing live and making recordings are two totally different art forms, and why lockdown was so very tough on his soul. Plus, his one important piece of advice for amateur pianists on how to improve at the piano: Find the right teacher.
The Pianist Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of piano music. Join us as we explore the artistry, stories, and techniques that inspire pianists around the globe. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or simply a piano enthusiast, you'll discover engaging interviews with world-class musicians, practical tips to improve your playing, and fascinating insights into the piano repertoire. Tune in today!
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