Inon Barnatan shares the keys to his artistic approach

By Bradley Fuller

Published June 16, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT

"Let go, in some ways, of the idea of perfection," the pianist says. "Make the thing in front of you the best it can be."

In this Sonatas & Soundscapes interview, pianist Inon Barnatan speaks with host Bradley Fuller about his artistic values, the importance of chamber music, some of the unique concerns pianists have, the music he performed at Spoleto Festival USA 2023, and a special memory of his late colleague, Geoff Nuttall.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Inon Barnatan perform Franz Schubert's Fantasie in C Major, D. 934, on Program V of the Spoleto Festival USA 2023 Chamber Music Series.

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Bradley Fuller

Originally from Greenwood, SC, Bradley Fuller has maintained a deep interest in classical music since the age of six. With piano lessons throughout grade school and involvement in marching and concert bands on the saxophone, Bradley further developed musical abilities as well as an appreciation for the importance of arts education.

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