Interview with Sir András Schiff – Musical Perspectives

Authors: Tähe-Lee Liiv, Ali Hayyan
Publication: Barenboim Said Akademie YouTube Channel
Description: In-depth conversation with András Schiff on music, education, and interpretation.

In over an hour of conversation with piano students Tähe-Lee Liiv and Ali Hayyan, Sir András Schiff shares reflections and tips for young musicians on discipline, teachers, music careers, ambition, languages, literature… and some truly delightful anecdotes.
MUSICAL PERSPECTIVES Musical Perspectives is a creative project born out of Prof. Yael Kareth's music mediation course, aimed at exploring the many ways we can communicate, share, and reflect on music and life as musicians. In a time in which artists and audiences are coming closer together, the goal is to find diverse outlets for sharing ideas—from written stories and reflections to multimedia formats like videos, recordings, and podcasts. Through this project, students engage in a process of self-discovery and skill-building, learning how to connect with wide audiences by sharing their experiences and insights in approachable, authentic ways. Whether through words, sound, or visual content, Musical Perspectives encourages using multiple mediums to tell compelling stories about music, performance, and the journey of being musician.
PODCASTS Podcasts are everywhere these days, and we think they fit beautifully with classical music's auditory nature. Whether we’re talking with each other or interviewing inspiring musicians like András Schiff or Krzysztof Chorzelski, we’re figuring out how to shape a good chat—one that’s easy to listen to but full of interesting ideas. It’s a skill that helps us express our love for music, share stories, and connect more deeply with our audience through spoken words.
The Leibinger Professorship for Transcultural Music Mediation and Pedagogy is supported by the Berthold Leibinger Foundation.

Source: https://youtu.be/q5rkfUGk2HM