VOCE VERA | Andrea Cicalese on the language of music

Italian virtuoso Andrea Cicalese has emerged as one of the most distinctive rising soloists of his generation. Artist Playbook caught up with the Sony Classical violinist to talk about the strange process of becoming yourself as an artist. “The stage is probably the only place where I am sure of being myself.” As a child, […]

OPEN FORM | Can Özhan on the artist’s journey

Can Özhan has built a career that moves between performing on global stages and creating artistic infrastructure for rising generations of musicians. Artist Playbook caught up with the Turkish violinist to explore how cultural roots, openness, and experience have shaped his journey. “The strongest musical ideas are not always the loudest ones.“ You’re a global […]

TIME MACHINE | Lise Duarte Nuñez on the art of percussion

French-Argentine percussionist Lise Duarte Nuñez has a gift for bringing the often-hidden universe of orchestral percussion to millions, turning everything from tambourines to timpani into a window onto the instrumental family’s color and complexity. Artist Playbook caught up with the award-winning musician to explore her connection to the extraordinary world of percussion. Where did your […]

BETWEEN WORLDS | Benedict Kloeckner on the art of perspective

German cellist Benedict Kloeckner is one of the outstanding soloists and chamber artists of his generation, alongside his role as founder of the International Music Festival Koblenz. Artist Playbook caught up with the OPUS KLASSIK winner to explore the ideas and practices behind his journey. Do you remember when you first fell in love with […]