The Solitude of the Pianist with Professor Liam Viney

The life of any musician usually involves many hours of solitary practice. Pianists, in particular, face many hours of dedicated practice given the large quantity and demanding nature of the piano repertoire. On top of this, pianists do not have the opportunity as part of their standard work to perform in orchestras or sing in choirs. They lack social contact in other words. This program shares insights into the life of a pianist and discusses strategies pianists have used to deal with this challenge through teaching and duo pianism.