Fazıl Say: “Music should always come out as an improvisation”

Fazıl Say

By Nicolas Mathieu, 26 February 2021

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“It is not a happy time and I am hoping that there will be a better future”

SangKwon Lee, 9th January

Ahead of performances with Insula orchestra in February, the South Korean pianist talks about taking inspiration from Beethoven’s harmony, early pianos, and making musical choices that are maximally persuasive.

The magical world of composers’ handwriting

Lawrence Dunn, 17th December

From Buxtehude, Bach and Handel, to contemporary composer Liza Lim, we take a tour of the myriad forms of composers’ handwriting and calligraphy – and how music makes itself on the page.

Freedom and flexibility: Lukas Sternath returns to Bamberg Symphony

Frank Kuznik, 15th October

The young Austrian pianist reunites with Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for a tour this November. He talks about taking inspiration from improvisation, and being an “accidental” artist...

Big birthdays: Philharmonia Orchestra celebrates 80 years

David Karlin, 8th September

Founded in 1945, London’s Philharmonia Orchestra is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an ambitious season featuring many returning artists, and an extensive US tour.

The Schumann Quartett on performing Beethoven in Tokyo

Peter Quantrill, 14th May

The Schumann Quartett make an emotional return to Tokyo to perform their first complete Beethoven string quartet cycle at Suntory Hall.

Jan Lisiecki’s total Beethoven concerto cycle with Toronto Symphony

Thomas May, 9th January

Jan Lisiecki, this season’s Spotlight Artist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, delves into the significance of Beethoven’s five piano concertos, which he leads from the keyboard in a thrilling two-night marathon.

Nicolas Mathieu

Après des études de philosophie à l’ENS de Lyon et de politiques culturelles à l’Université de Paris, Nicolas se tourne vers la gestion culturelle à HEC Paris. Formé aux conservatoires de Lille et de Lyon en piano et en écriture, il consacre ses projets personnels au dialogue entre la musique et les autres arts comme organisateur de ciné-concerts (S’émanciné), de lectures performées (CIE 44) et autres formats pluridisciplinaires.