Improvisation is a way for me to express myself in any way that I might choose to at the instrument,
whether that manner is spiritual or whether I'm exploring something musical or mathematical.
It's just a catalyst for my personal expression and that can be a catalyst further for my
enjoyment or for my development.
It can be anything that you want it to be, but I think most importantly it's for me, right?
When I sit at that instrument, I'm playing for myself through an improvisation.
So I think that we mustn't kid ourselves when we sit down and we improvise something.
It's almost a direct translation of your own essence through sound and how you are feeling
in that moment, what you are in that moment.
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of piano improvisation.
Come along as I engage in an exclusive dialogue with the esteemed South African classical
pianist Liam Pitcher.
Renowned for his remarkable improvisational skills, Liam seamlessly merges classical melodies
with electroacoustic and electronic elements, earning him widespread admiration.
I want to sit down and improvise in a way that's different every time because I truly believe
that it's kind of our duty to do that as people who are trained in music.
We have a certain responsibility with that wisdom that we've gained to push music outside
of what it is.
Our conversation delves into a myriad of topics spanning from the intricacies of piano improvisation
to audience engagement and the societal responsibilities of classical musicians.
The music that I choose to play can either make people bored and want to leave wherever
we are, or it can create a beautiful community healing experience between the people there.
It can deepen the very bonds of their relationships.
And like that's my responsibility.
During the episode, Liam will also unveil the world of South African classical music
and its composers.
So mark your calendars for this Tuesday, March 19th at 8pm Eastern Time and join us for an
enchanting discussion with Liam Pitcher, streaming live on PianoPod's YouTube channel.
The audio version of this exciting conversation will be split into two parts, with part one
available simultaneously on your preferred podcasting platforms alongside with the YouTube
premiere.
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