Classical Music for Grown Ups!

 

🎹 Two Young Titans of the Piano

In the crowded world of classical music, it’s rare to encounter interviews that breathe — that give artists the time, space, and respect to reveal who they truly are. At Atlanta Music Critic, that’s exactly what we do.

In my newest conversations, I sit down with two of the most compelling young pianists of our time — Beatrice Rana and Jan Lisiecki — both destined to shape the concert stage for decades to come.

Beatrice Rana, the brilliant Italian pianist, brings the charm and sophistication of her Neapolitan roots. She is open, witty, and self-aware — a performer who connects intellect and emotion with irresistible warmth.

Jan Lisiecki, the Canadian-Polish prodigy turned thoughtful artist, is deliberate, insightful, and deeply reflective. Behind his poise lies a mind as disciplined as his touch at the keyboard — calm, precise, and quietly magnetic.

These are not celebrity chats or promotional soundbites. They are adult conversations — explorations of artistry, purpose, and identity. My questions are designed not to dominate, but to invite; not to corner, but to create space. In that space, these remarkable artists speak freely, and you’ll hear them as few ever do.

🎧 You won’t find this kind of interview anywhere else in the classical music enterprise.

Watch the full interviews now on YouTube.com/@AtlantaMusicCritic, or read them on Substack.com/WilliamFordamc

And while you’re there, don’t miss my groundbreaking research study — “Balancing the Scales of Classical Music: Comparing Strength, Fragility, and Community Support Across 18 Major U.S. Orchestras” — available at AtlantaMusicCritic.com.

This is what thoughtful music journalism looks like: intelligent, independent, and human.