Classical Conversations is a filmed interview series which took place between 2013 – 2016. Consisting of over forty interviews with eminent classical pianists and pedagogues, each interview has been published on Melanie’s YouTube channel; she curated, filmed and edited this series.
Melanie chats informally on camera to each artist enquiring about their training, musical education and careers. She tends to ask similar questions but the answers are diverse; it’s fascinating hearing how each artist’s respective musical education has shaped and influenced their careers.
You can watch 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 Melanie talks 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.
Click the links below to view the 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.
Melanie is extremely grateful to have enjoyed such great support from various companies and establishments, who have 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.
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