Track #01 - HAYATO SUMINO (The Soundtrack of Piano) - Being Unique

Finally, a long-dreamed project starts. In this First Episode of Season 1, we get to start with the right foot, talking with Hayato Sumino in Tokyo. We explore in a conversational manner all sorts of matters related to music making and meaning in our work. His take is refreshing, and he represents the next generation of artists working hard for a better future in the classical (and non-classical) music world. His niche has been found by combining his classical training with creativity, ensuring a unique outcome every time. I also share with everyone my thoughts on the topics of moving forward in University, finding balance, finding the source of truth in Music interpretation, pedagogy... Chapters: Podcast Intro 00:00-03:37 Live Intro with Hayato Sumino 03:37-08:30 The Piano as a personal instrument 08:30-10:51 Thoughts on approaching classical music like other genres 10:51-13:48 'Raison d'etre' for our musical lives 13:48-17:23 Is there some music more profound than other music? 17:23-23:09 Most shocking live performances we attended 23:09-25:24 Ultimate goal as a pianist 25:24-26:57 Meaning for starting musicians and our education period 26:57-34:57 Collaboration in our musical lives and stage pressure 34:57-39:01 New Ways to approach classical music to more audience 39:01-44:50 How to create listening depth in our era of technology 44:50-46:56 Fun, light questions and anecdotes 46:56-55:11 Closing statement 55:11 If you enjoy one tenth of what I experienced talking with him in a relaxed pace, it will be already an exciting experience! Huge shoutout to Attila Fekete for his wonderful and hard editing job. It has been a real joy to collaborate with him outside of the concert Halls (and inside, of course). Available on other platforms, too! Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yB9i6W... Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iVoox: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/2480658 More soon.