The Pianist Podcast

In this podcast Yevgeny Sudbin talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his fascination with Scriabin’s soundworld, how playing live and making recordings are two totally different art forms, and why lockdown was so very tough on his soul. Plus, his one important piece of advice for amateur pianists on how to improve at the piano: Find the right teacher.

In this podcast Daniel Grimwood talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about learning Henselt’s complete etudes during lockdown, how his inspiring piano lessons with Peter Feuchtwanger ‘saved’ him, and why Schubert and Liszt are his dessert island composers.

In this podcast Kathryn Page talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about the popular Adult Amateur course at Chetham’s International Summer School for Pianists, her musically-talented family, and her student days of inspiring lessons from Yonty Solomon.

In this podcast, the American pianist and composer Josh Cavazos talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new piano and cello duet anthem, Prayers for Cassie. The piece was inspired by his friend Cassie’s battle with cancer and her story of hope and perseverance. Josh believes that the music and his mission will be of inspiration for others who are experiencing cancer.

In this podcast, Graham Fitch talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about the joys of teaching all types of pianists and why he always knew that teaching was his vocation. He also discusses how he helps other piano teachers improve their own teaching methods, why he loves being a judge for music festivals across the UK, plus he offers up invaluable advice for amateurs on how to improve.

In this podcast, Chloe Flower talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her new album, I Love Me More, explaining the reason behind the name and the repertoire, as well as the joys of recording it over a two-day period at the famous Abbey Road Studios. Chloe also talks about her ‘popsical’ style, why the cellist Yo-Yo Ma is her biggest living idol and how she’ll always have time for Bach.

In this podcast, Melanie Spanswick talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her various publications, including her latest releases for Schott Music, and what it’s like teaching – and writing for – adult amateur pianists. Melanie also talks about her popular ‘Adult Piano Returners’ Facebook group, championing repertoire by women composers, and she offers up advice for adult beginners and returners of all levels on how to improve their playing.

To find more about Melanie Spanswick’s publications, visit schottmusiclondon.com/pianistmagazine

In this podcast, Leif Ove Andsnes talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new album, Via Crucis, and all the repertoire – some of it well known, some less so – that we can look forward to hearing. He also touches on the importance of having a good manager, why you should learn a piano piece that’s within your technical grasp, and the spiritual side to Liszt and his music.

In this podcast, pianist and teacher Ann Martin-Davis talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her summer course for amateur pianists in southwest France. Ann also discusses the pros of teaching the adult returnee – her star pupil being Ray Eveleigh who passed his Grade 8 at the age of 88! – and her passion for the piano music of Ravel.

In this podcast, Margaret Fingerhut talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her new album, Ukraine – a Portrait, and all the repertoire – most of it heartbreakingly beautiful – that we can look forward to discovering. She also offers up a wealth of piano-playing advice – from getting to know your left-hand part inside out, the importance of micro-practising, and how to make a real ‘story’ out of a short piece.