Ruth Nye in conversation with Melanie Spanswick

The twenty-fourth interview in my Classical Conversations Series features Australian pianist and esteemed teacher Ruth Nye. We chatted at Jaques Samuel Pianos in London. Find out more about Ruth, here. Here’s the transcript for those who prefer to read interviews: MELANIE SPANSWICK: Australian concert pianist and  esteemed teacher, Ruth Nye has performed extensively.  Her students…

Clara Rodriguez in conversation with Melanie Spanswick

The twenty-second interview in my Classical Conversations Series features Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodriguez and I was delighted to chat to her at Steinway Hall in London. Find out more about Clara, here. For those who prefer to read interviews, the transcript: MELANIE SPANSWICK: Venezuelan concert pianist Clara Rodriguez plays solo and chamber concerts all around the…

Piers Lane in conversation with Melanie Spanswick

My twenty-first Classical Conversation is with Australian concert pianist Piers Lane who chatted to me at Steinway Hall in London. Find out more about Piers, here. For those who prefer to read interviews, here is the transcript; MELANIE SPANSWICK: Australian concert pianist Piers Lane came to prominence in 1977 at the inaugural Sydney International Piano Competition…