Conductor, pianist and author Paul Kildea has held many prominent posts in a stellar musical career, including artistic directorships of the Aldeburgh Festival and Wigmore Hall.  Author of prize-winning books including Benjamin Britten: A Life in the 20 Century and most recently, Chopin’s Piano: A Journey through Romanticism, Paul is also currently the Artistic Director of Musica Viva Australia. 

He spoke with Piano Notes’ Vanessa Sharman prior to the performance of all 24 of Chopin’s Preludes by Gintaute Gataveckaite for Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.

This and many other performances are available through Melbourne Digital Concert Hall

Program

3MBS Chair Adele Schonhardt co-directs MDCH on a pro bono basis. She has no direct involvement in any 3MBS decisions to feature its concerts.