Classical Conversations is a filmed interview series which took place from 2013 – 2016. Consisting of over forty interviews with eminent classical pianists and pedagogues, each interview has been published on my YouTube channel. I curated, filmed and edited this series myself.
I chat informally on camera to each artist asking about their training, musical education and careers. I tend to ask similar questions but the answers are so diverse; it’s fascinating hearing how each artist’s respective musical education has shaped and influenced their careers. I feel very privileged to have interviewed so many wonderful pianists and I would like to thank them all for their time and interest in my series.
You can watch all the interviews by clicking on the links below.
‘Melanie’s series of interviews are splendid and highly enterprising. They are fresh, engrossing, entertaining and educational – what more need be said?’
British Concert Pianist, John Lill
‘Melanie Spanswick’s collection of interviews is really quite something, super world class.’
Japanese Concert Pianist, Noriko Ogawa
Music Talk Series
This series is similar to the Classical Conversations Series, where I talk to eminent concert pianists live on camera. Music Talk focuses on those who work in areas related to the piano, music education and the music industry in general, reflecting the title of this blog.
You can click on the links below to view the various interviews and events:
Jaques Samuel Pianos 80th Anniversary Party
Music Talk with Paolo Fazioli, Founder and Owner of Fazioli Pianos
Music Talk with Graham Roos, Producer, Writer and Performer
Music Talk with Jessica Duchen, Music Journalist and Author
Music Talk with Kay Tucker, Founder and Director of Stringbabies
Music Talk with Erica Worth, Editor of the Pianist Magazine
Noriko Ogawa’s charity work: Part 2.
Music Talk with Noriko Ogawa: Part 1.
I am honoured to have had such great support from various companies and establishments, who have all encouraged this series by kindly granting permission to film at their respective premises. They include Royal College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Wigmore Hall, Steinway Hall, Jaques Samuel Pianos, The French Institute, and Yamaha Music London.
