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Hello everyone - and welcome back to the Piano Fortissimo Podcast episode 16. It feels like it’s been a long break... and, well, it has. But the truth is: I’ve been busy. Very busy. Performing, teaching, travelling,
So thank you for your patience and for tuning in again. I’ve missed these conversations and I’m truly excited about what’s coming next. And I promise: it’s worth the wait.

Today on the Piano Fortissimo Podcast, I’m joined by a truly unique voice in the world of classical music: Hyung-ki Joo - British pianist, composer, and educator of Korean heritage, renowned for his...

Sergei Prokofiev’s music has been a defining part of my artistic journey. His bold, imaginative, and deeply expressive works have shaped my professional life, and I’ve had the privilege of recording some of his most amazing piano pieces as my debut cd recording back in 2011. But today, we explore another side of the Prokofiev legacy - one that is just as creative, just as thought-provoking, and deeply personal.

My guest for this episode is Lina Prokofieff, the great-granddaughter of the legendary composer!

Born in Moscow in 1981, Lina moved to Paris with her family at the age of nine....

My next guest on the Piano Fortissimo Podcast is the fantastic Eren Yağmuroğlu, member of esteemed institutions like the Recording Academy Grammy Awards since 2015 and the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences since 2020 and strategic advisor known for his contributions in creating, leading and driving organizations, brands and societies. He has made significant contributions to renowned artists and organizations, including Fazıl Say as community and productions manager, and StillArt as brand manager.

He actively participates in the Harvard Business School Online Istanbul Chapter and has been contributing to the Harvard Business School Online Community since 2016. Yagmuroglu...

Episode 13 with wonderful Stage Director Sinéad O'Neill, an authentic conversation on what it means to direct an opera production, on inspiration, motherhood and so much more.
It is also my first guest challenging me with some questions.