Virtuosity and Musical Expression with Pianist Bryan Wallick

About this episode

Pianist Bryan Wallick discusses the balance between virtuosity and musical expression, as well as his experience with synesthesia.

Today, we’re thrilled to chat with pianist Bryan Wallick. Bryan chats with us about what it takes to balance virtuosity and musical expression as a musician. Bryan also talks about his synesthesia and how it effects his view of music. Bryan is the guest artist for the Fort Collins Symphony’s Signature Concert 3: Spotlights in Drama and Virtuosity, where he’ll perform Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Totentanz on Saturday, February 7th at 7:30pm. Support the show

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Wallick

Topics covered

• virtuosity
• musical expression
• synesthesia
• Franz Liszt
• Piano Concerto No. 2
• Totentanz

Keywords

• Fort Collins Symphony
• Signature Concert 3
• Spotlights in Drama and Virtuosity

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Totentanz

Books & works: Virtuosity and Musical Expression, Piano Concerto No., Totentanz

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