Interviews

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 love of opera.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

First Times with Anna Clyne: Hearing Your Music for the First Time

What does it feel like for a composer to hear their music performed for the first time? Anna Clyne offers a refreshing perspective. She welcomes the unknown, seeing each performance…

By Andrew Mellor

Reading time estimated : 11min read

Jakub Hrůša: “Music Making Is Rooted in Freedom”

In this conversation with James Jolly, Jakub Hrůša explores the subtle dynamics between conductor and orchestra, revealing how trust, shared identity, and long-term collaboration shape performances at the highest level.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 9min read

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…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Behind the Scenes of Contemporary Opera: In Conversation with Composer and Presenter Vasco Mendonça

Vasco Mendonça discusses his new documentary series OPERA.NOW and the multifaceted nature of contemporary opera.

By Nadya Miryanova

Reading time estimated : 10min read

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…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 6min read

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…

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 3min read

The Self-Playing Grand Piano: An Inside Look at the Steinway Spirio with Manager Michael Geise

Steinway EMEA Manager Michael Geise reveals the story behind the world’s finest high resolution player piano, the Steinway & Sons Spirio.

By Nadya Miryanova

Reading time estimated : 12min read

“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.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 5min read

First Times with Alisa Weilerstein: Her First Elgar and Beyond

A cardboard cello, a defining first Elgar, and a memorable Bach mishap — Alisa Weilerstein retraces the formative “first times” that forged her artistic identity.

By Andrew Mellor

Reading time estimated : 11min read