Interviews

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 piano recitals over orchestral concertos. Olivier Bellamy—author of Argerich’s biography and longtime host of the program “Passion Classique” on Radio Classique—spoke with medici.tv about the extraordinary character of one of the brightest stars in classical music.

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

Thibaut Garcia, Guitar at Heart

A “guitar geek” turned international soloist, Thibaut Garcia chases flow on stage and new sounds off it—period instruments, extra strings, and fresh programs—under Bruno Monsaingeon’s attentive lens.

By Henri Gibier

Reading time estimated : 8min read

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.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 6min read