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The Pianist Podcast

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The Pianist Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of piano music.

Join us as we explore the artistry, stories, and techniques that inspire pianists around the globe. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or simply a piano enthusiast, you'll discover engaging interviews with world-class musicians, practical tips to improve your playing, and fascinating insights into the piano repertoire.

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S1 · E45
Yesterday · 40 min
Hyung-ki Joo
In this podcast, Pianist editor Erica Worth talks to the British-Korean pianist Hyung-ki Joo about his exciting upcoming concert projects. He talks about the importance of drawing in an audience by programming interesting repertoire, what it’s like collaborating with Yuja Wang, and why finding the correct fingering is a game-changer.
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S1 · E44
October 16 · 49 min
Alexis Ffrench
In this podcast, Alexis Ffrench talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new album for Sony Music Masterworks, entitled ‘24’, which features 24 pieces of music representing different times of the day. He also enjoys chatting about his ‘Classical Soul’ style, his work as Artistic Director at ABRSM, and his efforts to bring music education to young people through various channels and charities.
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S1 · E43
October 2 · 52 min
Steven Osborne
In this podcast, Steven Osborne talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new release, OK By Me, which tells the story of his musical life through selected encore pieces. He also talks about his experiences with improvisation, jazz influences and collaborations with other musicians, including his clarinettist wife Jean. Finally, he speaks openly about the challenges he has faced along the way, including tinnitus, hand injury and performance nerves.
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S1 · E42
September 18 · 52 min
Boris Giltburg
In this podcast, Boris Giltburg speaks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new Artist-in-Residence position with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, which kicks off this autumn. He also talks about a deep connection to Rachmaninov’s music, his musical journey with Beethoven’s sonatas and why he has yet to record a single note of Chopin.
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S1 · E41
September 4 · 41 min
Mark Goddard
In this podcast, composer and typesetter Mark Goddard talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about what it takes to produce a perfect score of music. He also talks through the work involved in producing the 40 pages of sheet music that appear inside every issue of Pianist magazine as well as explaining how he found his way into the hidden world of music engraving.
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S1 · E40
August 21 · 45 min
Jeremy Nicholas
Actor, broadcaster, writer and classical music critic Jeremy Nicholas talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new book, The Great Piano Makers. He also shares his passion for Liszt, as well as his fascination with the piano repertoire of the more unknown composers – particularly Charles-Valentin Alkan – and explains his own musical journey from learning by ear as a teenager to composing.
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S1 · E39
August 7 · 35 min
GéNIA
In this podcast, the Ukrainian-born pianist GéNIA talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her yoga-inspired piano method, which she says brings greater focus to one’s playing and helps small hands stretch further.
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S1 · E38
July 24 · 37 min
Chenyin Li
In this podcast, Chenyin Li talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her role as house pianist for each Pianist magazine album. She talks about the recording process from start to end, how she’s discovered so many fascinating gems of piano music during these past 15 years of recordings, and what she’s learned by being Pianist’s pianist.
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S1 · E37
July 10 · 38 min
Alexandra Dariescu
In this podcast, Alexandra Dariescu speaks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her upcoming debut at the BBC Proms on 5 August. She also talks about her childhood in Romania, championing the piano music by women composers, and why we should always begin our practice sessions of a piece with the most difficult part first!
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S1 · E36
June 26 · 43 min
Katia and Marielle Labèque
In this podcast, Katia and Marielle Labèque talk to Pianist editor Erica Worth about their new 3-CD project, 55, out on Deutsche Grammophon in June 2026, which celebrates 55 years of making recordings. They also discuss their upcoming worldwide tour performing pieces from the 55 album and reflect on their long musical partnership – including the challenges of playing as a duo – as well as offering advice to amateur pianists on how to use imagination and be courageous.
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S1 · E35
June 12 · 26 min
Will Bates
In this podcast, composer Will Bates speaks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his score for the film Tuner. He also talks about working with actors Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall, how he developed a unique sound using mallet-triggered MIDI devices attached to a ‘lobotomized’ piano, and why it’s important to understand the power of silence in film scoring.
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S1 · E34
May 29 · 52 min
Stephen Hough
In this podcast, Sir Stephen Hough talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his new release, Piano Postcards, out on the Hyperion label in July 2026. He also talks about a deep passion for the music of Chopin, managing a busy concert schedule, and why it’s so important for all pianists to write their fingerings onto the score.
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S1 · E33
May 15 · 42 min
Mark Viner
In this podcast, Mark Viner talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about his continued commitment to recording the complete piano music of Charles-Valentin Alkan. He also talks about the pros of being a later starter at the piano, the importance of teaching, and why an appreciation of harmony is essential for all pianists.
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S1 · E32
May 1 · 29 min
Indrek Laul
In this podcast, Indrek Laul, CEO of Laul Estonia Pianos, discusses the company's history and its recent expansion into the UK market through a partnership with Coach House Pianos. He also talks about his musical background as a pianist who studied at The Juilliard School – and we get to hear all about the launch event on May 7th at Coach House Pianos in London, where Indrek and his team will introduce their pianos to UK audiences.
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S1 · E31
April 17 · 25 min
Isata Kanneh-Mason
In this podcast, Isata Kanneh-Mason talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her latest all-Prokofiev recording, which has just been released on the Decca label. She also chats about her passion for bringing classical music to the young people of Antigua, growing up in a family of seven talented siblings, and why she’d love to have played for Chopin.
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S1 · E30
April 3 · 31 min
Nicholas McCarthy
Born without a right hand, British pianist Nicholas McCarthy talks about his unique musical achievements with Pianist editor Erica Worth. These include his being the first left-hand-only pianist to graduate from London’s Royal College of Music, his recent Proms debut in 2025, the launch of ABRSM’s graded syllabus for one hand, and much more.
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S1 · E29
March 20 · 38 min
Murray McLachlan
As Chetham’s International Piano Summer School turns 25 this summer, founder Murray McLachlan talks to Erica Worth about his ongoing passion for creating a special place for all types of pianists. He also shares his thoughts on how to overcome technical hurdles, why we should all love every single note we play, and why we really need to listen… even to the silences.
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S1 · E28
March 6 · 40 min
Alessio Bax
In this Pianist Podcast, Italian pianist Alessio Bax talks about his role as Artistic Director at the first London Festival of Chamber Music which takes place at London’s Smith Square Hall. At the end of March. Bax discussed his career journey from his early studies in Bari, Italy, to winning the Leeds Competition at age 22 and beyond. Bax also shares insights about his approach to piano technique, his passion for cooking and how he can never tire of learning and playing the Beethoven sonatas.
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S1 · E27
February 20 · 33 min
Ulrich Gerhartz
With clients including Mitsuko Uchida, Paul Lewis and Sir András Schiff, ‘tuner to the stars’ Ulrich Gerhartz talks to Erica Worth about his role as Director, Concert and Artists Services, Steinway & Sons – a profession he’s been proudly enjoying for exactly 40 years.
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S1 · E26
February 6 · 35 min
Jessica Duchen
In this podcast, Jessica Duchen talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about her new biography, Myra Hess: National Treasure. She enjoys talking about all the legendary pianists she’s interviewed over the years (and yes, there are some great stories) and why she decided that – having studied the piano seriously as a student – the career of a professional pianist wasn’t for her.
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