Composer

Elise Bertrand

Elise Bertrand talks about her work as a composer, including the inspiration for Psalmodie (a world premiere that was commissioned by Classeek for her concert with us). She also discusses her teachers, mentors, and inspiration as she continues to build a thriving career as both a composer and violinist.

Elise Bertrand Interview

with Benjamin Woodroffe

Viola

Sào Soulez Larivière

Sào Soulez Larivière talks about his selection for the Ambassador Programme through our partnership with the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA), his musical family, his inspirations and mentors, and how he approaches programming his concerts.

Sào Soulez Larivière Interview

Cello

Madelyn Kowalski

Madelyn Kowalski talks about her upbringing and musical background, how she came to play the cello and work with Steven Isserlis (who would go on to nominate her for the Classeek Ambassador Programme), and her programme for the Classeek concert.

Madelyn Kowalski Interview

Violin

Clarissa Bevilacqua

Clarissa Bevilacqua talks about her involvement in the Classique Ambassador Programme,  her experiences studying in various places such as Italy, Salzburg, and Berlin, and her vision for Dynamic Fest, a festival she founded in Salzburg, Austria.

Clarissa Bevilacqua Interview

Dmitry Smirnov talks about his artistic influences, experiences as both a performer and leader behind the scenes, and learning to embrace experimentation in his music.

Dmitry Smirnov Interview

Martina Consonni talks about how she came to meet Sir András Schiff, her experiences with the Kronberg Academy, aspirations for her career, and her thoughts on teaching.

Martina Consonni Interview

Tomoki Park talks about how he met Sir András Schiff, the way that he approaches new music and commissions, the Classeek Ambassador Programme, and more in this interview with Benjamin Woodroffe.

Tomoki Park Interview

Alexey Stychkin

Alexey Stychkin talks about the Ambassador Programme, the Staatskapelle Berlin, his experience at the Kronberg Academy and his openness to chamber music and working with other artists, in this interview with Benjamin Woodroffe. 

Alexey Stychkin Interview

Piano

Giorgi Gigashvili

Giorgi Gigashvili talks about his life as a pianist, competition experiences, his mentor Sonia Simmenauer and what it's like to balance a concert pianist schedule with playing in a band, in this interview with Benjamin Woodroffe.

Giorgi Gigashvili Interview

Bilal Alnemr

Bilal Alnemr talks about his upbringing  as a violinist, his life experiences, connections in the musical world and upcoming opportunities, in this interview with Benjamin Woodroffe.

Bilal Alnemr Interview

Julia Hamos

Julia Hamos talks with Benjamin Woodroffe about her programming, upcoming concerts, travels around the world, and her experience on Sir András Schiff's Building Bridges series, as well as the Classeek Ambassador Programme.

Julia Hamos Interview

Ahead of our new collaboration for our upcoming concert streams, Classeek Founder and CEO talks with The Violin Channel about the inspiration for Classeek, her advice for young artists, and the role of career development programs in the industry. 

The Violin Channel will be streaming our upcoming concerts, featuring the artists of our Ambassador Programme, including pianist Julia Hamos, and violinist Bilal Alnemr performing alongside Guiseppe Mentuccia. 

- 23rd March, Recital: Bilal Alnemr & Giuseppe Mentuccia

 You can find out more about the upcoming streams 

Catarina Amon talks with The Violin Channel

Insights with Classeek's Founder & CEO

Jeein You

Jeein You talks with Benjamin Woodroffe about her studies and life in Paris, insights into her musical background, and upcoming concerts and projects.

Jeein You interview

Paul Zientara

Paul Zientara talks with Michel Le Naour about his education, experiences, inspirations  and collaborations.

Paul Zientara Interview

with Michel Le Naour

Avery Gagliano

Avery Gagliano talks with Benjamin Woodroffe about her recent competition success, CD release and joining the Classeek Ambassador Programme. 

Avery Gagliano interview

Kim Bernard

Kim Bernard talks with Charlotte Gardner about his debut album release, his choice and relationship with the works and his musical upbringing.

Kim Bernard interview

with Charlotte Gardner

Kiana Reid

Kiana Reid talks with Classeek about her recital programme and life as an artist in Europe and Asia.

Kiana Reid interview

with Classeek

Shir Semmel

Shir Semmel talks with Charlotte Gardner in an insightful discussion about her programme, her relationships with the composers of these works, and more about her musical upbringing. 

Shir Semmel interview

Caroline Sypniewski

Cellist Caroline Sypniewski's general discussion with Charlotte Gardner in May 2022, about her musical upbringing, studying in Salzburg, and more.

Caroline Sypniewski interview

with Charlotte Gardner 

Nathalia Milstein

Nathalia Milstein's discussion with Charlotte Gardner about her career experiences and recital programme performed at Classeek in March 2022.

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