piano fortissimo podcast

Radu Lupu • The Magician, an episode dedicated to Radu on what would have been his 79th birthday, November 30. The impact Radu has had on my trajectory, how we met and what we worked on, all this with excepts from the newly launched book “In Memoriam Radu Lupu” where I had the honor and joy of sharing my memories.

Celebrating a small milestone with Episode 10 of the Piano Fortissimo Podcast, featuring my wonderful friend and extraordinary bass singer, Matthew Rose! In this relaxed conversation, we discuss his approach to performance, managing pressure, and the art of connecting with audiences. Matthew also shares his passion for mentoring the next generation, along with insights into his latest project, Folkestone on Song. Tune in to discover how and when you can apply to work with Matthew and other esteemed artists. More information: https://www.soundsfolkestone.co.uk/initiatives/folkestone-on-song/

Welcome to episode 9 of the Piano Fortissimo Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with many musicians: handling stress, stage fright, and finding balance in a demanding career. My guest is Mariella Bruckner, an experienced psychotherapist and coach who has worked extensively with artists and performers. She combines her knowledge of life balance and stress management with a unique perspective on the specific challenges that creative professionals face. Mariella has nearly 20 years of experience teaching at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, where she works with students at the Institute for Cultural Management, where we also met and worked with each other a couple of years ago. She also trains groups in social skills and runs her own practice in Vienna’s 9th district. She’s passionate about her work and finds great meaning in helping people manage life's challenges and enjoy it more fully. You can learn more about her, her background, and her services on her website: www.mariellabruckner.info I'm so excited to welcome Mariella to the podcast today. We're going to explore the pressures musicians face, and she'll offer insights into managing performance anxiety and maintaining a healthy balance in such a demanding profession. Let’s get started!

In this episode, I’ll be joined by Peter Salisbury, a master concert piano technician with nearly five decades of expertise. Starting his career as an apprentice at Steinway London at just 16, Peter worked alongside technicians responsible for the pianos of legendary figures like Claudio Arrau and Vladimir Horowitz. His career spans prestigious companies like Bösendorfer and Fazioli, and for nearly 30 years, he’s served as Senior Concert Piano Technician at London’s Royal Festival Hall. In this episode, we’ll delve into Peter’s incredible journey, his mastery of piano sound, and his reflections on working with some of the world’s greatest pianists. Peter also extends an invite to YOU so don't miss this inspiring conversation! www.grandpianoservicing.co.uk