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For the latest podcast episode Sarah Willis has invited the harpist Magdalena Hoffmann, who was signed by Deutsche Grammophon last year. With her personal, contemporary approach Magdalena Hoffmann broadens the repertoire of the harp, one of the oldest and most demanding musical instruments. Tune in to learn more about Magdalena, her upcoming album ‘Nightscapes’ and why she thinks some pieces come to life even better on the harp than on other instruments! Listen to Magdalena Hoffmann's album now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nightscapes/1594872972

Sarah Willis' new podcast guest signed with Deutsche Grammophon when he was just 15 years old and is still going strong 11 years later: it's Jan Lisiecki, of course. The pianist has just returned to his home in Canada from a long tour and talks to Sarah via zoom about his upcoming album "Night Music", his affinity for Chopin and the reason he doesn't want to be called a prodigy. Tune in! Listen to Jan Lisiecki's album now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chopin-complete-nocturnes/1570405831

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah Willis hosts two special guests live in the DG podcast studio: pianist Hania Rani and cellist Dobrawa Czocher, who have just released their Deutsche Grammophon debut “Inner Symphonies”. In the episode, the composer duo talks about the making of their new album, their close friendship and the diverse musical and cultural influences found in their music. Tune in! Listen to Hania Rani's and Dobrawa Czocher's album now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/inner-symphonies/1574935579

This episode’s guest has been described as an event, and podcast host Sarah Willis can only agree: the first time she heard Daniil Trifonov play live, it was just that - he was an incredible event. In conversation with Sarah, the pianist reveals many exciting details about the making of his new album "Bach: The Art of Life"; how many hours a day he had to practice the piano in preparation for this album and why performing Bach means going back to the roots of music-making. Listen to Daniil Trifonow's album now: https://music.apple.com/de/album/bach-the-art-of-life/1577776877

Peter Gregson is truly a multifaceted musician. He has written music for stage, screen and video games, and as a cellist he has performed all around the world. In this new podcast episode, Peter gives insights about his latest album "Patina" that presents works for solo cello, analogue synthesizers, piano and string orchestra. In conversation with Sarah Willis he also talks about what the album title Patina means, why he treats his cello like a voice and how he experienced recording the album in Dolby Atmos. Listen to Peter Gregson's album now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/patina/1567634882

This episode’s guest needs no introduction. Deutsche Grammophon Podcast host Sarah Willis is convinced that one recognizes him by his voice instantly. Sarah is of course referring to Rolando Villazón. The Mexican singer gives surprising insights about his new album “Serenata Latina” for which he joined forces with the French harpist Xavier de Maistre. With a special musical recommendation Sarah and Rolando wish you a merry Christmas.

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The new podcast series by Deutsche Grammophon and hosted by Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis gets off to a great start with Icelandic rising star of the piano, Víkingur Ólafsson as her first guest. Neither had met before but Sarah had been looking forward to meeting Vikingur ever since she first saw a video of him playing Bach in a fish factory! The episode gives unique insights into Vikingur's new album Rameau/Debussy for DG - and ends with a surprise, tune in!