Pierre Hantaï: Understanding a Genius

In this special episode, we welcome the world-renowned harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï for an insightful conversation about his musical journey, his deep connection with Bach, and the art of interpretation. Hantaï shares his thoughts on early music, historically informed performance, and his personal inspirations that shaped his career. The excerpt played by Pierre in the middle of the episode: from Suite in D Minor, HWV 428: IV. Air & 5 variations by George Frideric Handel. This episode was created with the generous support of the Christoph Merian Stiftung. 🎧 Tune in now and immerse yourself in the world of baroque music with one of its greatest interpreters! write me: insightreading.enlightenment@gmail.com

Om Podcasten

Hello dear friends! Welcome to our brand new podcast dedicated to sight-reading. Why sight-reading? We want to show the behind-the-scenes of music-making. We begin each episode with our initial thoughts on a new score as well as musings about style, aesthetics, and instruments. We challenge ourselves to apply our understanding of historical practices to achieve a more musical reading of a given text. Whether you are amateur musicians looking for tips on sight-reading and insight into historical performance or a seasoned musician, we would be happy if you joined us.