About this talk

Leading pianists of different generations come together for this day of performances, discussions and demonstrations to reveal how the legacy of the Soviet Union is still an incredibly present influence that shapes concert performances today. Over the course of the day we will hear and explore issues including: Why did they leave former Soviet or Soviet-sphere places? What teaching traditions did they carry with them? Have those changed, and if not, what has replaced them? What do pianists think audiences expect when they know they have come from former Soviet or Soviet-sphere places, and do they respond to this in their playing? How does the current cultural and political climate impact this? How does the concert stage become a place where pianists make their personal statements and commentaries heard?

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