Norwegian piano virtuoso Leif Ove Andsnes began his international concert career in his 20s. He has since performed all over the world while notching up an impressive discography that encompasses solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire. This spring he will release a disc of piano works by fellow Norwegian, Geirr Tveitt.
In the second half of our conversation with British composer Sir George Benjamin and French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, the two friends discuss Stravinsky, Schoenberg, musical rivals, and influences.
In 2025, British composer Sir George Benjamin premiered Divisions, a 15-minute piano duet for four hands composed for and premiered by his long-time collaborator, French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Here, the two friends sit down to discuss their decades-long friendship and extraordinary careers.
Tomás Luis de Victoria: Missa Vidi speciosam
Mary Bevan comes from a family with a long tradition of singing, beginning her musical journey in her dad’s church choir when she was only six years old. She has forged a career as a versatile soprano and is part of the Bevan Family Consort, a choir made up of her siblings and other close relatives.
The Estonian-American conductor Paavo Järvi discusses his approach to Mahler’s symphonies and why recording is an art form in its own right.
American composer Sean Shepherd has earned wide acclaim for his “fantastic gift for orchestral color” (The New York Times), and commissions from major ensembles and performers across the US and Europe.
Inbal Segev is an Israeli–American cellist committed to reinvigorating the cello repertoire. Her piano trio will receive its world premiere in New York and West Windsor in June.
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo has appeared in opera, concert, recital, film, and on Broadway and is the general director and president of Opera Philadelphia.
Niles Luther is a cellist and composer, and recently became composer in residence at the Brooklyn Museum.
Edward Gardner is principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and music director of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet.
American soprano Jacquelyn Stucker recently made a highly acclaimed debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Sarah Willis is an American-born, British-American French horn player, a member of the Berlin Philharmonic, and presenter of TV and online programs about classical music.
Tenor Ian Bostridge is renowned globally for his interpretations of German Lieder.
Jacquelyn Stucker is a young American soprano. She has performed a wide range of operatic repertoire all over the world. She recently made her New York Met debut playing the role of the Countess in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.
Nicholas Phan is a Grammy Award-winning lyric tenor, curator, and educator.