The importance of exploring unusual repertoire and framing it within a well-curated program to showcase its beauty and impact.
The significance of giving music the time it deserves, resisting the urge to rush the learning process.
Deep dives
Focus on Jewish classical music in Boston concert
The Phoenix Orchestra of Boston is performing a program focused on the history of Jewish classical music, featuring composers Solomon Rossi, Pavel Haas, Alberto Hemsey, and Shostakovich. The concert includes a performance of Shostakovich's fourth string quartet arranged for orchestra.
Interview with pianist Mark Andre Hamlin
Podcast host Joshua Weilerstein interviews pianist Mark Andre Hamlin about his music career. They discuss Hamlin's early encounter with Gershwin's music, his interest in lesser-known composers, and his approach to virtuosity in music. They also touch upon the challenges of piano rolls as a historical document and the joy of exploring unique repertoire.
Challenges and rewards of learning unusual repertoire quickly
Hamlin advises giving the music the time it deserves, resisting the urge to rush the learning process. He emphasizes the importance of exploring unusual repertoire with curiosity and placing it within a well-framed program to highlight its beauty and impact.
Recording plans and challenges of releasing music in the streaming era
Hamlin confirms plans to record Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata and comments on the possibility of having his music available on streaming platforms. He mentions the financial considerations involved and the changing landscape of the recording industry.
Marc-André Hamelin is one of the world's greatest living pianists. He is known as a virtuoso of the highest order and has made nearly 100 recordings spanning the gamut of the piano repertoire. In this conversation we talk about how Marc fell in love with Gershwin, piano rolls, Busoni, Godowsky, the nature of virutosity, Haydn, CPE Bach, programming, nerves on stage, and much much more! This was such a fun and wide-ranging conversation and I certainly learned a lot speaking with Marc about the piano. Join us!!
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