“The way that people build careers is mysterious and unique to each person.” - Jeremy Denk

Living the Classical Life: Episode 35
Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists - an artist the New York Times hails as someone ‘you want to hear no matter what he performs’. Winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, the Avery Fisher Prize, and Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year award, he has recently appeared as soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and London. Mr. Denk discusses his passions, daily work, and the challenges of touring, and he demonstrates at the piano examples of Beethoven, Byrd, Bach, and Verdi.

[@1trschaefer78]

I love his take on competitions. That the winner is often the musician "who offends the least number of people on the jury"

[@eckosters]

I love this man, his insight, in all things musical, his truthfulness. I know this is 6 years old, but I can't help commenting

[@1waoh]

That New Yorker article György Sebök is a beautiful piece! What a tribute

[@eclectichandsproductions]

He’s an incredible musician and really smart! Not to mention a nice apartment, he has the ideal kitchen to cook in when he’s not practicing or writing

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

It's a beautiful kitchen, not his though! Provided by our wonderful hosts for that shoot. Thanks for watching, Ray Anthony Trujillo!

[@thewarriorearle]

The appassionata example was divine.

[@NOSEhow2LIV]

Yet another stimulating and entertaining interview with a pianist i've been lucky to hear in concerto, chamber and solo appearances. The questions flow freely, the replies are considered, yet spontaneous and humorous. I particularly like the remarks on musical humor and agree totally; Beethoven, especially is a genius at disguised comedy - sometimes not even too disguised! One of today's finest artists. Thank you, as ever.

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

Glad you enjoyed it, NOSEhow2LIV! Thanks for watching!

[@garssympa500]

I just loved this interview... very honest, human.

[@PaulHuppert]

I enjoyed this interview, thanks for your efforts!

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

Thanks for watching, Paul Huppert!

[@peterpike8887]

Soul and music go hand in hand at any age.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

About his remark on Cortot and Panzera about the first song first entrance of Panzera being not together with Cortot , Jeremy meant it sounds so much better that way than if they were together. I agree.

[@williamledbetter2223]

Zen meditation and Flow theory are two excellent practices to stay in the present tense with your music.

[@enriqueali]

Classical musicians are SO different from jazz musicians!!

[@Karlinberlin1]

He talked about fast note learners. Maybe that`s what`s wrong about the big competitions. To survive it you have to have a lot of repertoire ready at the moment. The Chopin - 4.5 hours of material performed flawlessly within three weeks time. How does an artist who`s nature is to dig deep get started?

[@PaulIbberson]

Nice digs!

[@Cubanbearnyc]

Very interesting ideas....

[@omarino99]

very interesting person :)

[@garssympa500]

Can anyone help me with the name of that Verdi aria which Jeremy Denk plays on the piano (29:50). I should know this.. it's driving me crazy.

[@garssympa500]

Parigi, o cara! From La Traviata. Of course!

[@izhan6991]

Does he compose?

[@sanjosemike3137]

I'm really GLAD he can earn a living in classical music. I HOPE he no longer plays concertos and works that will kill his hands. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@plumb.474]

I wish to marry his mind...

[@alexanderpiano1506]

20:04 I thought he was just going to play for the next 10 minutes

[@richterkleiber]

I was hoping he was going to, too!