Episode 04: Monica Zhen Yu Shi
Welcome to episode four of FORTE Podcast!
Monica Zhen Yu Shi is a graduate classical pianist from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. There, she studied under renown pianist, Noriko Ogawa. She is currently teaching piano.
I've known Monica since 6th form and have attended her piano recitals when she was studying at Guildhall. She has formidable technique of security and confidence and her sound is incredibly varied. I still remember how she played Scriabin Etude op.42 no.5!
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Timestamps:
(0:06) Monica's piano
(1:13) Yamaha or Steinway?
(1:47) Studying at Guildhall for BMus and MA
(8:20) Mental Strength in Piano
(11:16) Personal technical challenges
(13:07) Analysing and practising Scriabin
(16:42) Having a good 'sound'
(19:34) Paderewski Piano Academy
(22:21) Approaches to Concerto vs Solo recital
(28:06) Pressure elevating piano playing
(32:25) Is Tradition the problem?
(33:58) Tackling Brendal's statement "Titans in a Museum"
(39:18) Music that seems written only for you
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