A snowy day, a quiet room, and Alicia de Larrocha’s Granados.
Listening slowly, I found myself drawn not to the famous Nightingale, but to the deeper balance of Goyescas and the improvisatory spirit behind it.
A reflection on listening, improvisation, and finding one’s place inside a composer’s world.
What happens when rigorous musical structure refuses to become sound?
What happens when rigorous musical structure refuses to become sound?
A pianist’s practice notes on Scriabin’s Piano Sonata No. 9, exploring analysis, harmony, listening, and intuition.
