Réussir était obligatoire : entretien avec Lukas Geniušas

Lukas Geniušas

By Rémi Monti, 11 February 2026

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“J’ai longtemps cru que tout se résumait au piano et à son seul jugement”

Mark Pullinger, 7th April

The Hong Kong-born conductor talks about her entry into music, her love of big Russian repertoire, her “Cinderella moment” winning the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition and her ambition to “go against the grind”.

Bachtrack top ten: Frédéric Chopin

Mark Pullinger, 1st March

Ten works revealing the paradox of Chopin: a composer outwardly delicate, inwardly steely; rooted in Polish dance rhythms, yet formed in Parisian sophistication.

Bryce Dessner in Prague: new landscapes in a living tradition

Thomas May, 11th December

Bryce Dessner enters the Czech Philharmonic’s living tradition with electric guitars, a new cello concerto and a composer’s ear for landscape, history, collaboration and renewal.

Eric Lu wins the 19th Chopin Competition

Bachtrack, 21st October

A 17-person international jury has selected Eric Lu as the first prize winner of the illustrious competition after 15 days of competition.

Time magician: Jonathan Nott explores The Rite of Spring

Thomas May, 19th December

The English conductor talks about his bond with the storied Swiss orchestra he has helmed since 2017, and how they plan to recreate the danger of Stravinsky’s famous ballet.

Historically informed ultramodernism: La Seine Musicale

Bachtrack, 14th June

Founded by Laurence Equilbey, cutting-edge period ensemble Insula orchestra is at the heart of La Seine Musicale’s classical season, which features guest ensembles and soloists from around the world.

Rémi Monti

Auditeur compulsif de concerts dont l’amour pour la musique classique s’est développé à Toulouse, Paris mais surtout à Moscou, par le chatoiement des pianistes et des orchestres se succédant dans la Grande Salle du Conservatoire, Rémi travaille depuis plusieurs années entre journalisme et production (Radio Classique, Pianiste Magazine, Philippe Maillard Productions, Festival Tons Voisins d’Albi…).