Talks with Contemporary Creatives

Interview with Polina Osetinskaya


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World-class pianist Polina Osetinskaya is one of the four prodigy-called musicians from the Soviet Union, standing alongside violinists Maxim Vengerov and Vadim Repin, as well as pianist Evgeny

Kissin. She is glad to leave the past of the childhood fame behind her and is proud to make a transformation to worlds most respected concerting pianists, which has been a long and uneasy journey for her.  The pianist today is known for her unusual repertoire, including works by the contemporary post-avant-garde composer as well as traditional, classical works.  After performing at the Salzburg Festival this week Polina Osetinskaya will appear at Carnegie Hall next season with Maxim Vengerov and for her project “An Unknown Friend”. Ona Jarmalavičiūtė, a musicologist, has conducted an interview with a performer about her performance style, struggles of youth her and opinion about the music business of today. 

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Talks with Contemporary CreativesBy Ona Jarmalaviciute