Igor Levit—The Unfiltered Chat at the 60th Musical America Awards

On the evidence of his recordings for Sony, Levit’s business is to make music that is honest, direct, and visceral, whether the works at hand are knotty and complex or tranquil and expansive. His playing, though often tender and emotional, is never syrupy. Jazz pianist and composer, Fred Hersch, talks with Igor Levit about his music and experiences in the pandemic.