The Soundtrack of Piano

In Episode 6, last of the season, we have a special conversation between two continents. I am with you from Warsaw, and Ben Laude is talking from the United States. We shared many interesting takes on piano, philosophy, growing up while being in University, finding our way in the world of music... And much more! Big shoutout for the sixth consecutive time to Attila Fekete for his tech savvy perman...

In the Episode 5, we meet with you in Warsaw. This time, we are just meters away from the Chopin Institute and Museum, close to where so many things happened for us in 2021. We talk with Alexander Gadjiev, very interesting pianist and a good friend. We share with you many important ideas that he holds on piano performance, relationships with music and the instrument... And more! Big shoutout for t...

In this Episode 4, we talk to you from New York City once again. More particularly, from Yardley penthouse, which belongs to Klavierhaus. It belongs to New Jersey but the New York vibe added to the fantastic NY skyline view from the window, makes it a place that belongs in Manhattan. We talk with Sujatri Reisinger, owner of Klavierhaus and a very good friend. We share with you many important ideas...

In this Episode 3, we talk to you from New York City . More particularly, from the legendary apartment on the Upper West Side in Manhattan of pianist, pedagogue (and my mentor!) Jerome Rose . We share with you many anecdotes from his entire life dedicated to music, and also some depth on what does it mean to be a musician, an artist, and why we do it. Big shoutout, as always, to Attila Fekete . He...

In this Track #2 of The Soundtrack of Piano, we are located in Warsaw, Poland. I have the pleasure to share what felt like a very short talk with Luca Fazioli. He is one of the leading voices in the world of piano makers, and his thoughts are always very insightful, stimulating and eye-opening. We speak about pianos, about the relationships between musicians and their instruments, what piano maker...

Finally, a long-dreamed project starts. In this First Episode of Season 1, we get to start with the right foot, talking with Hayato Sumino in Tokyo. We explore in a conversational manner all sorts of matters related to music making and meaning in our work. His take is refreshing, and he represents the next generation of artists working hard for a better future in the classical (and non-classical)...