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Hélène Grimaud: Gershwin, Synesthesia, and Letting Go

“You give everything—and the rest is out of your hands.” In Zurich, Hélène Grimaud reflects on surrender, synesthesia, and Gershwin’s “feral energy” as a force of transformation.

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Reading time estimated : 6min read
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Books, Baton, and Lutosławski: Tarmo Peltokoski’s Secrets Behind the Music

In Toulouse, alongside Mao Fujita, Tarmo Peltokoski reflects on musical obsession, interpretive challenges, and the subtle craft of creating sound, balance, and meaning beyond the written score.

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Reading time estimated : 3min read
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Mao Fujita: “Life Is Not a Sprint”

On the occasion of his concert with Tarmo Peltokoski and the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, pianist Mao Fujita reflects on collaboration, luck, and guidance from mentors, highlighting his…

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Reading time estimated : 3min read
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Champagne, Carmen and a Straw: Barbara Hannigan and Marie-Nicole Lemieux in Conversation

From Carmen to Lulu, from feminicide to champagne, Barbara Hannigan and Marie-Nicole Lemieux reflect on life-changing roles, radical generosity in music, and the small rituals that keep their…

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Reading time estimated : 3min read
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Renaud Capuçon at 50: Five Decades, Five Pieces

To mark his 50th birthday, Renaud Capuçon looks back on his life as a musician through five works that shaped him—one for each decade, from childhood discovery to…

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Reading time estimated : 6min read
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Kantorow & Hillborg: Inside Their New Piano Concerto Premiere

On the occasion of the world premiere of The Kalamazoo Flow, pianist Alexandre Kantorow and composer Anders Hillborg open the doors to a rare creative exchange. Written for Kantorow and…

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Reading time estimated : 3min read
News

Semyon Bychkov Appointed Future Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

The Opéra national de Paris has announced the nomination of Semyon Bychkov as its next Music Director, marking a major new chapter for the institution.

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Reading time estimated : 2min read
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“You Have to Take the Audience With You”: Joshua Weilerstein on Communion in Performance

Joshua Weilerstein speaks about inspiration, integrity, and why taking audiences seriously—especially younger ones—is essential to keeping classical music alive and meaningful today.

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Reading time estimated : 5min read
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“Going on Stage Is Like Launching a Rocket into the Cosmos”: Maxim Vengerov on the Magic of Performance

From his first encounter with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto to his deep bond with his instrument, Maxim Vengerov reflects on music as a lifelong conversation — one of connection, emotion, and…

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Reading time estimated : 5min read
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“Follow your intuition”: A Conversation with Saehyun Kim

Winner of the prestigious Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition, South Korean pianist Saehyun Kim speaks with disarming simplicity about intuition, responsibility, and the quiet joy of sharing music. Between…

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Reading time estimated : 3min read