The Pianist Podcast

In this podcast, Graham Fitch talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about the joys of teaching all types of pianists and why he always knew that teaching was his vocation. He also discusses how he helps other piano teachers improve their own teaching methods, why he loves being a judge for music festivals across the UK, plus he offers up invaluable advice for amateurs on how to improve.

In this podcast, Lucy Parham talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her Composer Portrait series and all the many actors she works with. She also explains why teaching the piano plays such an important role in her musical life, how learning to play a good simple cantabile melody is just as ‘difficult’ as playing a prestissimo run, and – even if she can’t live without his music – why she’ll leave Bach to the experts.

In this podcast, Marc-André Hamelin chats with Pianist editor Erica Worth about his latest release for Hyperion Records, Found Objects / Sound Objects. Marc also talks about how he would have loved to play for Liszt, why understanding Theory is of the utmost importance for all musicians, and why he’s not yet ready to tackle the Chopin Préludes.

In this podcast, Anna Geniushene talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her recent release, Opus 1, which includes the first Opus works by composers Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Berg and Brahms. Anna also explains why she’s not yet ready to tackle Bach, what it’s like being married to a fellow concert pianist, and why we should all accept our imperfections at the piano.

In this podcast, Ivana Gavrić talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her upcoming release,Throwback to Dance, which includes an assortment of solo works by Grieg, Ravel, Chaminade,Pejačević and Cheryl Frances-Hoad. We will also find out what she likes to eat before giving aperformance, the reasons why she’s not yet ready to tackle Brahms, and why it’s so important toimmerse oneself in all art forms – whether it be visiting a museum or listening to an opera. Herbiggest piece of playing advice? Remember to ‘breathe’.