Soundboard

'Willingness To Do Different Things'

Steinway Artist John Paul Jones, live from Big Ears Festival, talks about his influences, his sound, and his process.

'Jazz Gives The Thinking Person A Place To Go'

Jazz bassist Christian McBride, live from Big Ears Festival, talks post-bop, remaining a bass-player-for-hire, bass-on-bass action, preparation, and jazz as democracy.

'The Magic Is The Dedication'

Jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Jason Moran, live from Big Ears Festival, talks hip hop, the next generation, the algorithm, Monk & Duke, visual art, and creative approach.

‘There Are Different Ways of Getting Good’

Grandmasters Aman Hambleton and Eric Hansen, the principal hosts of Chessbrah, talk techno and chess and what makes Magnus Carlsen the GOAT.

‘Enjoy The Process of Getting Better’

Steinway Artist Ádám György will play his own transcription of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League Anthem at the UEFA Final Saturday June 10 in Istanbul. György joins Soundboard to discuss football and Franz Liszt.

‘You Should Try To Look Forward’

Steinway Artist Alexander Krichel joins Soundboard to celebrate Sergei Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday.

‘Music Can Tell That Story’

Anthony McGill takes us behind the scenes in his role as Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and speaks to the wonders of chamber music.

‘And Then Came Beethoven’

Steinway Artist Gerardo Teissonnière discusses the wonder of Beethoven's Last Sonatas.

‘A Sophisticated Juggling Act’

Steinway Artist Andrew Rangell discusses the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. His latest — of many — Bach releases is The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II on the Steinway & Sons label.

‘An Album of Beautiful Days’

Steinway Artist Dr. Karen Walwyn speaks to the legacy and vibrancy of African American composer Florence Price.