Interviews

Portrait of a Modern Music Listener: Gilbert Guicheney, the Opera-Loving Engineer

What does it mean to love classical music in 2026? In this new series, Page Turner meets listeners from all walks of life to discover how music accompanies them every day. For this first installment, we travel to Paris to meet Gilbert Guicheney, a civil aviation engineer and devoted opera lover, who reflects on his listening habits, memorable discoveries, and his belief that “the scientific and artistic minds are not incompatible — on the contrary, they enrich one another.”

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 5min read

The Musician’s Physiotherapist: Meet Performer and Health Professional Michael Ingle

Musicians face unique physical demands, yet their pain is often misunderstood or ignored. Physiotherapist and musician Michael Ingle explains why specialized care is essential to prevent injury, support recovery, and…

By Nadya Miryanova

Reading time estimated : 12min read

The Martha Argerich Phenomenon: An interview with Olivier Bellamy

On June 5th, 2026, Martha Argerich celebrates her 85th birthday. Her performances have become must-see events that fill concert halls, despite her preference for chamber music and solo…

By Henri Gibier

Reading time estimated : 13min read

“Saying Something Beyond the Notes”: Joyce DiDonato’s Master Class Secrets

What makes a great vocal master class? Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato reveals her teaching philosophy, how she evaluates singers, and why presence matters more than perfection on stage.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

The Enduring Craft: Edwin Clément’s Fight to Save the Art of Bow Making

An exceptional bow maker and Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France), Edwin Clément has carved pernambuco wood for over 20 years to bring the sound of musicians around…

By Ermeline Testard

Reading time estimated : 10min read

A Broken Violin, a Lifelong Piano Love: Eva Gevorgyan

Surrounded by music from childhood, Eva Gevorgyan first asked for a violin — only to break it three days later. In this interview, she looks back on that early story,…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Maria Włoszczowska on Haydn: “A Very Good Cardio Exercise”

In this interview, Maria Włoszczowska reflects on the emotional extremes of Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony. She also speaks about leading from the violin, shaping sound within a group, and…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Vilde Frang: “Playing Korngold Feels Like Singing Beyond the Limits”

Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang opens up about the soaring, limitless world of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, the art of daring on stage, and why a day in the mountains beats a…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Sir Antonio Pappano: “Music Is About Storytelling”

Sir Antonio Pappano reflects on the “necessary evil” of dress rehearsals, the electricity of live performance, and what he listens for first when meeting an orchestra: cohesion, flexibility, and reaction.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Anastasia Kobekina on Elgar’s Cello Concerto: “It’s the Whole Journey”

Anastasia Kobekina shares what shapes her artistry: Elgar Cello Concerto’s vast emotional palette, stories overheard offstage, and the moment she finally breathes out.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 2min read