Interviews

Soula Parassidis: “Callas Blew the Lid Off Modern Music Theater”

Fifty years after her death, Maria Callas remains one of the most influential and debated figures in opera. Soprano Soula Parassidis revisits the myths, rivalries and artistic choices that shaped the legend of La Divina.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 6min read

Giorgi Gigashvili: “It Always Feels Like a Homecoming”

Steinway Artist Giorgi Gigashvili gave an enchanting recital at the 2026 Tsinandali Festival. We took the opportunity to ask him five questions about his musical influences, electronic music, and what…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Marc-André Hamelin: “Harmony Is What Guides and Inspires Me”

At the 2026 Tsinandali Festival, Marc-André Hamelin reflects on harmony, the power of pure sound, and the human touch in performance, while sharing his thoughts on composition, pianistic perfection, and…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Gábor Takács-Nagy: “The conductor’s mission is to inspire the orchestra”

At Verbier, Gábor Takács-Nagy reflects on his fondest memories from the festival, his relationship with the orchestra from rehearsals to the stage, and the importance of conducting with…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Mao Fujita: “My Sound Expresses What Words Cannot”

For Mao Fujita, music says what words cannot. At Verbier, he speaks about memory, form, practice, exhaustion and the importance of making space to concentrate fully on music.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Daniel Lozakovich: “Music Makes Us Believe in Other Worlds”

At Verbier, violinist Daniel Lozakovich reflects on the power of collaboration, the music that shaped him, and the sense of wonder that great teachers awaken. From Tchaikovsky and…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 7min read

Timothy Chooi: “Brahms Challenges Me the Most Emotionally”

From sunset in Verbier to the intimacy of Brahms, Timothy Chooi shares a personal view of performance, audience connection and the non-musical experiences that have shaped his artistic philosophy.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

In Conversation with Lucas Debargue: “The Only Reason I Practice Is to Become Free”

Over the years, Lucas Debargue has become a regular guest at the Verbier Festival, returning each time with ambitious projects. This summer, he has been entrusted with one of the…

By Dina Hasanova

Reading time estimated : 10min read

“My Goal Is Always to Try to Disappear” — Denis Kozhukhin in Évian

At the 2026 Rencontres Musicales d’Évian, Denis Kozhukhin reflects on Brahms, the mystery of performance, and the performer’s task: to bring the score to life while allowing the…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 7min read

“I Imagine Brahms as a Symphony” — Maria Dueñas in Évian

At the 2026 Rencontres Musicales d’Évian, violinist Maria Dueñas reflects on Brahms, sound, and the need to seek inspiration beyond music. On the occasion of her performance with Denis Kozhukhin,…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 4min read